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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handling are maximized when
all 4 tires are the same age,
model, and tread depth.
Rotating tires regularly
allows them to wear at the
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Remove
Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect