Tesla Model 3: Sensor - Airbag - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove
and Replace).
- Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove
and Replace).
- Move the driver and front passenger seats fully forward.
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd
Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove
and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the vehicle,
and then set the trim aside.
Note: Pull the bottom of the LH upper B-pillar trim towards the
inside of the vehicle to release the bottom clips, and then pull the top of the
trim to release the remaining upper clips
- Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove
and Replace).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the B-pillar airbag sensor.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the B-pillar airbag sensor to the body,
and then remove the from the vehicle.
Torque 8 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Open all doors.
Lower all windows.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron
Note: This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or
production model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when
working on or near high-voltage systems and components
Re
Note:
This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production
model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high-voltage systems and components.
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Remove
Remove the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Remove and
Install).
Disconnect the trunk electrical harness connectors.
Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the body.
Push the trunk electrical wiring harness through the bulkhead.
Remove t
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