Tesla Model S: Knee Air Bag - Front Passenger'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
- Open both front doors.
- Remove the RH footwell cover (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the passenger's knee airbag to
the cross beam (torque 10 Nm).
- Carefully lower the airbag and disconnect the airbag harness
connection.
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 airbag from the vehicle.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
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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
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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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Removal
Remove the rear window lift switch (refer to procedure).
Release the clips (x4) that secure the speaker cover to the door
trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Carefully remove the sp
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