Tesla Model 3: 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.
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).
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Remove
Remove the mid aero shield. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the nuts that attach the LH drop link to the rear
stabilizer bar and rear LH knuckle.
Torque 55 Nm
Remove the drop link from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the re
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the RH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - RH (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the amplifier connectors.
Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the subwoof