Tesla Model S: Safety and Restraint
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open the front doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glas
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
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
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Note: Before beginning this section,
complete the "Set Up HVAC Machine" section.
Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
Remove the rear underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the dust caps from the vehicle's high-side and low-side
service ports.
Removal
Remove the front aero shield panel
(refer to procedure).
Remove the bash plate extrusion
(refer to procedure).
Remove and discard the bolts (x2), shoulder
washers (x2), and washers (x2) that secure the bash plate stamping
to the front subframe skid