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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Removal
Lower door glass.
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Release trim studs (x2) securing flap seal to door.
Carefully ease flap seals clear of inner belt seal for access.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Carefully
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure), see section "Recover
Refrigerant and Verify Charge").
Remove the underhood storage unit(refer to procedure).
Release the bolt that secures the HVAC compressor discharge line (torque
10 Nm).