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

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

- 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

- Disconnect the electrical harness from the airbag sensor connector.

- 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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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
Re
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 front LH wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH
(Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the LH front
airbag sensor.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
TOOLKIT, WINDOW SWITCH (1454796-00-A)
Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door
sensor's ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure that there
are no uncovered holes in the front door shells. Additionally, always reinstall
plugs or tap
Camera - Occupant (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the upper quad camera cover, disconnect
the occupant camera connector, and remove the camera cover from the vehicle.
Remove the screws