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).
Re
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Connect the CHAdeMO CAN programming connector to the USB-CAN dongle.
Connect the CHAdeMO CAN programming connector to an external 12V power
supply.
Connect the
Remove
Remove the LH rear door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Install).
Release the clips that attach the rear and front pieces of the inner
belt seal to the rear door, and then remove the rear and front pieces of the
inner belt seal.
Slowly peel th