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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Removal
Remove the driver's air bag (refer to procedure).
Position the wheels straight ahead. Mark the steering wheel
relative position to the column.
Remove and discard the bolt that secures the steering wheel to
the column (torque 80 Nm).
Remove the steering wheel.
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the rear wheel arch liner
(refer to procedure).
Clean the areas that surround the connections
at each end of the