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.
InstallationInstallation 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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Seat Belt Assembly - 1st Row - LH (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 shat
Buckle Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Open door.
Power seat adjust rearwards and upwards for access.
Remove screw securing inner cover to seat.
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Seat Belt Assembly - 2nd Row - LH (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 shat
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General Fitting Instructions
Component removal
Whenever possible, clean components and surrounding area before removal.
Cap off openings exposed by component removal.
Immediately seal fuel, oil or hydraulic lines when apertures are
exposed; use plastic caps or plugs to prevent loss of fluid and
ingress of dirt.
Switches - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the driver's air bag Air bag - Driver's (Remove and
Replace).
Place the driver's air bag assembly on a soft clean surface with
the backside of the bezel facing up.
Unplug the harness connectors (x2) from the back of 1 of the
switches.
