Tesla Model 3: Sensor - Airbag - Front - Center (Remove and Replace)

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
- Open all the doors.
- Lower all the 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 cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
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- Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the center front
airbag sensor.

- Remove the bolt that attaches the center front airbag sensor to the body,
and then remove the sensor from the body .
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.
Touchscreen (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Re
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the driver headrest trim from the seat. See
Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the seat back shell to the driver seat,
lift up on the shell to unhook it from the seat back frame, and lay the
shell back.
Release
Shield - Dust - Brake - Rear - LH and RH (Retrofit) - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Card, Magnetic Field Viewer (1062500-00-A)
Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic (1096075-00-A)