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 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace
Remove
Open the trunk.
Lift up the rear trunk floor, and then remove it from the vehicle.
Remove the trunk sill trim. See
Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Release the trunk seal from the trunk perimeter, and then remove the
seal from the body.
Install
Install the trunk