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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Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
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Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood
Remove
Remove the lower quad camera cover. See
Quad Camera Cover - Lower (Remove and Replace).
Grip the rear view mirror stalk, and then turn counterclockwise to
release the rear view mirror.
Caution:
Do not turn the rear view mirror itself.
Disconnect the electrical connector f