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.
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Warning: Be sure to comply with all local traffic safety laws and
only perform maneuvers in a suitable location where such activity is legal, with
little to no traffic
Procedure
On the touchscreen, touch Controls→
Driving → Regenerative Braking
→ Low.
Drive the vehicle at approximate
Remove
Use Toolbox to put the vehicle into Factory Mode.
Invoke diagnostics on the touchscreen.
Inspect the Notifications for either a BMS_a123 or a BMS_W123 alert.
If:
Either alert is present - Contact Service Engineering. Do not perform
this procedure.
Neither alert is present - Continu