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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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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Depressurize
Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
Press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails.
Leave the driver's door open to keep the drive rails on.
In Toolbox, select Views > Suspension > Air
Suspension Fill/Deflate and select the Help icon
for speci
Bushing Installation, Rear Motor Mount
Use brake cleaner to clean the threaded rod and the nut bearing
assemblies.
Use 3M Spray Lube 08878 or equivalent to lubricate the threaded
rod and the nut bearing assemblies.
Slide the bushing into the right side of the rear motor mount so
that the longer cavities are horizo
