Tesla Model 3: Cover - Airbag - Knee - Driver (Remove and Replace)
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.
- Use a flat head screwdriver to apply pressure along the rear edge of the
airbag assembly, and while doing so, flex the knee airbag cover surround to
release each of the 5 airbag tabs from the cover.
Install
- Install the driver knee airbag into the cover.
Note: Push the tabs into the cover from the side facing the
bulkhead, and then push down the remaining tabs into the cover until fully
seated
- Pivot the airbag into the cover until the 5 tabs at the rear of the
airbag lock into place
- Install the driver knee airbag assembly.
READ NEXT:
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 bolt
Install
Install the passenger knee airbag into the airbag cover by installing
the rear tabs first, and then press down against the airbag while pushing
upwards on the edge of the cover.
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the lower quad camera cover. See
Quad Camera Cover - Lower (Remove and Replace).
Grip the rear view mirror stalk, and then turn counterclockwise to
release the rear view mirror.
Caution:
Do not turn the rear view mirror itself.
Disconnect the electrical connector f
Remove
Remove the rear subframe
assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove
and Install).
Remove the breather from the
rear drive unit.