Tesla Model 3: Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace)
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
- Remove the IP carrier. See IP Carrier (Remove and Replace).
- Apply pressure along the front edge of the airbag assembly, and while
doing so, flex the IP passenger airbag surround to release each of the 6
airbag tabs from the IP carrier surround.
- Pivot the airbag up, unhook the 7 tabs at the rear of the airbag from
the IP carrier surround, and then remove the airbag from the IP carrier.
Install
- Insert the 7 tabs of the rear of the airbag into the matching openings
of the IP carrier surround.
- Pivot the airbag into the IP carrier until the 6 tabs at the front of
the airbag lock into place.
- Install the IP carrier. See IP Carrier (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel
- Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove
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 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
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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 proced
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 driver knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Driver (Remove and
Install).
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