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.
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
(1135103-00-A)
3/4 Ton Underhoist Stand (1081765-00-A)
1/2 Ton Economy Transmission Jack (10
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact
that exceeds deployment thresholds. These
thresholds are designed to predict the severity
of a crash in time for the airbags to help
protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags
inflate instantly with considerable force
accompanied by a loud noise.