Tesla Model S: Knee 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.
- Remove the dash trim closing panel (refer to procedure).
- Remove the driver's side lower trim (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the airbag harness connector.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection
must be worn when performing this operation.
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.
- Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the driver's knee airbag to the
dash rail (torque 10 Nm).
- Remove the airbag from the vehicle.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Note: Removing the passenger's front airbag destroys the
instrument panel top pad.
Removal
Remove the top pad (refer to procedure)
Note: The top pad is
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
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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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
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 c
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be
worn when performing this operation.Warning: To avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant
gloves when performing this operation.
Removal
Carefully push the inboard side of the door mirror glass into
the assembl