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

Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Safety and Restraint / Sensors / Sensor - Airbag - Front - Center (Remove and Replace)

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

  1. Open all the doors.
  2. Lower all the 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 cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).

Sensor - Airbag - Front - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the center front airbag sensor.

Sensor - Airbag - Front - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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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