Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact
that exceeds deployment thresholds. These
thresholds are designed to predict the severity
of a crash in time for the airbags to help
protect the vehic
Model 3 has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the
status of the front
airbag.
Note: The occupancy classification system (OCS) meets the
regulatory requirement of FMVS
To help ensure an occupant in the front
passenger seat can be accurately classified,
the passenger must:
Wear a seat belt.
Sit upright on the center of the seat
cushion, with shoulders
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the passenger footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove the T20 bolts (x2) that attach the front passenger knee airbag
cover to the vehicle.
Remove and discard
Special tool required for this procedure:
1451839-00-A SKT, EP10 LOW PROFILE
1115031-00-A EXT, WOBBLE, 1/4" DR, 1.25"
Remove
Drain the oil from the rear drive unit. See Gearbox
Flu