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Tesla Model 3: Sensor - Airbag - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)

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Sensor - Airbag - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Open all doors.
  2. Lower all windows.
  3. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  5. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  6. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).

Sensor - Airbag - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port harness bracket to the body, and then move the charge port harness away from the C-pillar. Torque 10 Nm

Sensor - Airbag - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the airbag sensor connector.

Sensor - Airbag - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the airbag sensor to the C-pillar, and then remove the sensor from the vehicle. Torque 8 Nm

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

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