Tesla Model 3: Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) - Install
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.
- Install the electrical connector to the airbag.
Caution:
Support the front passenger knee airbag cover during installation.
Take care when installing the highlighted clip
- Position the front passenger knee airbag cover on the vehicle.
Note: Carefully install the corner clip, as it can be easily
damaged.
- Install the clip that attaches the front passenger knee airbag cover to
the vehicle.
Note: Make sure that the clips on the rear edge of the front
passenger knee airbag cover engage the IP carrier
- Install the new T30 patchbolts (x4) that attach the front passenger knee
airbag cover to the vehicle.
Torque 2.3 Nm
- Install the T20 bolts (x2) that attach the front passenger knee airbag
cover to the vehicle.
Torque 2 Nm
- Install the passenger footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
- Reconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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Remove
Release the clips and remove the screw that attach the driver footwell
cover to the vehicle.
Torque
2.5 Nm
Disconnect the electrical connector from the puddle light, and then
Remove
Release the clips that attach the passenger footwell cover to the
vehicle.
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connectors from the puddle
light and emergency speaker.
Remove
Remove the glove box. See
Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove the pin that attach the glove box damper to the glove box using
needle nose pliers.
Fully open the glove bo
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Harness - 12V Battery Ground-Remove
Remove
Remove the cowl screen panel. See
Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the nut that attaches the front harness ground wire
to the 12V battery ground harness, and remove the wire from the harness.
Remove the 12V auxiliary
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 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Remove the rear underhood apron.
Disconnect 12V