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Tesla Model 3: Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) - Install

Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Instrument Panel / Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) / Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) - Install

Install

Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. 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.

Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the electrical connector to the airbag.

Caution:

Support the front passenger knee airbag cover during installation.

Take care when installing the highlighted clip
Take care when installing the highlighted clip

  1. Position the front passenger knee airbag cover on the vehicle.

Note: Carefully install the corner clip, as it can be easily damaged.

Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. 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

Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the new T30 patchbolts (x4) that attach the front passenger knee airbag cover to the vehicle.   Torque 2.3 Nm

Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the T20 bolts (x2) that attach the front passenger knee airbag cover to the vehicle. Torque 2 Nm
  2. Install the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  3. Reconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).

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