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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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    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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    Remove Remove the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install). Release the clips that attach the LH and RH headliner tweeter covers to the headliner, and remove the tweeter covers from the headliner. Disconnect the electrical harness from the front overhead console connector.

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