Tesla Model 3: Sensor - Airbag - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- 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).
- Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port harness bracket to the
body, and then move the charge port harness away from the C-pillar.
Torque 10 Nm
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the airbag sensor connector.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the airbag sensor to the C-pillar, and
then remove the sensor from the vehicle.
Torque 8 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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.
Remove
Remove the front LH wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH
(Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the LH front
airbag sensor.
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Window Switch Bypass, Model 3 (1135305-00-A)
XP-10 Power Supply, XP-10 (1129348-00-A)
Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door
sensor's ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure that there
are no uncovered holes in the front doo
The 12V battery used in Model 3 is similar to the lead acid batteries used in
most internal combustion engine vehicles. Lead acid batteries are sometimes
referred to as "flooded" because they are filled (flooded) with sulfuric acid.
Warning: Lead acid batteries contain an electrolyte with dilute