Tesla Model 3: Airbag - Curtain - LH (Remove and Replace)
Airbag - Curtain - LH - Remove

DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems and components.
Remove
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install).

- Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH curtain airbag connector.

- Remove the bolts that attach the front and center portions of the LH
curtain airbag to the body.

- Remove the bolts that attach the rear portion of the LH curtain airbag
to the body.

- Carefully release the clips (x8) that attach the LH curtain airbag to
the side rail, and remove the airbag from the vehicle.
Warning: If any clips are damaged, the airbag must be replaced

Airbag - Curtain - LH - Install
Install

- Install the LH curtain airbag to the side rail, and then carefully
fasten the clips (x8) that attach the airbag to the side rail.
Warning: If any clips are damaged, the airbag must be replaced.

- Install and hand-tighten the bolts that attach the rear portion of the
LH curtain airbag to the body.

- Install and hand-tighten the bolts that attach the front and center
portions of the LH curtain airbag to the body.
- Torque the bolts that attach the LH curtain airbag to the body.
Torque
9 Nm

- Connect the electrical harness to the LH curtain airbag connector.
- Install the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install).
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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Remove
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).
Disco
SEE MORE:
Follow the steps below to lift Model 3. Ensure
that any non-Tesla repair facility is aware of
these lifting points.
Position Model 3 centrally between the lift
posts.
Position the lift arm pads under the
designated body lift points at the
locations shown.
Warning: DO NOT position th
Vehicle ride quality and
handling are maximized when
all 4 tires are the same age,
model, and tread depth.
Rotating tires regularly
allows them to wear at the
same rate and increases the
service life. T