Tesla Model S: Curtain Air bag - Driver's (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glass shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window is fully open. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Removal
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Lower the headlining trim for access (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the curtain airbag harness connector.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, observe all
relevant safety precautions before removing or testing any
SRS components.
- Remove the screws (x9) that secure the curtain airbag to the
body (torque 10 Nm).
- Remove the clip that secures the pyrotechnic to the cantrail.
- Release the airbag location pegs (x5) from the cantrail.
- Remove the curtain airbag assembly.
Warning: Store the air bag module with the
deployment side facing up. This will prevent it from being
propelled if accidentally deployed, which might cause
injury.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Side Air bag - Driver's (Remove and Replace)
Note: The side air bag is a component within the seat
back rest assembly. If the side air bag needs to be replaced,
the whole seat back rest assembly must be replaced.
Removal
Remove the seat back rest assembly (refer to procedure).
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glass shat
Removal
Open door.
Power seat adjust rearwards and upwards for access.
Remove screw securing inner cover to seat.
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glass shat
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