Tesla Model 3: Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) - Remove
Remove
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the passenger footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the T20 bolts (x2) that attach the front passenger knee airbag
cover to the vehicle.
- Remove and discard the T30 patchbolts (x4) that attach the front
passenger knee airbag cover to the vehicle.
Caution:
Support the front passenger knee airbag cover while releasing the
fasteners, as the airbag is still connected to an electrical connector.
- Release the clip that attaches the front passenger knee airbag cover to
the vehicle.
Take care when releasing the highlighted clip
- Partially release the front passenger knee airbag cover from the vehicle
Caution:
Carefully release the corner clip, as it can be easily damaged.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the front passenger knee airbag,
and then remove the airbag cover from the vehicle.
- Release the metal tabs (x11) that attach the front passenger knee airbag
to the airbag cover, and then remove the cover.
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Install
Install the passenger knee airbag into the airbag cover by installing
the rear tabs first, and then press down against the airbag while pushing
upwards on the edge of the cover.
Remove
Release the clips and remove the screw that attach the driver footwell
cover to the vehicle.
Torque
2.5 Nm
Disconnect the electrical connector from the puddle light, and then
Remove
Release the clips that attach the passenger footwell cover to the
vehicle.
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connectors from the puddle
light and emergency speaker.
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Remove
Remove the screws (x4) that attach the rear license plate to the rear
license plate bracket, if a license plate is installed. Otherwise, skip to
the next step.
Remove the screws (x2) that attach the rear license plate bracket to the
vehicle, and then remove the bracket from t
Remove
Remove the glove box. See
Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the NVH pad from the glove box.
Note: The NVH pad is one time use only.
Release the clips that attach the glove box solenoid electrical harness
to the glove box.
Remove the bolts that