Tesla Model 3: Airbag - Side - Driver (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Safety and Restraint / Airbags / Airbag - Side - Driver (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 driver seat backrest foam. See Foam - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
- Pull the seat back cover away from the foam assembly, and then remove
the side airbag from the seat.
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.
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Remove
Open all four doors, lower all four windows, and then move both front
seats forward.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Re
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Headliner (Remove and Install)
Remove
Remove the RH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
Push to open the RH rear coat hook.
Pry open the RH rear coat hook screw cover with a small flat head
screwdriver.
LH shown, RH similar
Remove the screw that attaches the RH rear coat hook to t
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Remove
Remove the trunk assembly. See Trunk (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH side trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and
Replace).
Use masking tape to mark the position of the trunk hinge on the body.
Remove the LH trunk gas strut. See Gas Strut - Trunk - LH (Remove and
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