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Knee Airbag - Driver - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Attach the driver knee airbag to the knee airbag cover, and then secure them with new patch bolts (x4).

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • External Torx E10
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
    G15099563Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Install new patch bolts (x2) that attach the brace to the driver knee airbag cover.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • External Torx E10
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
    G15099564Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. While supporting the driver knee airbag assembly, connect the electrical connectors (x3).
    CAUTION: Carefully connect the airbag electrical connector to prevent damage to the electrical connectors.
    G15099565Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Hook the tabs (x6) before putting the driver knee airbag onto the instrument panel, and then seat the airbag to the instrument panel.
  5. Install the new patch bolts (x2) that attach the driver knee airbag to the instrument panel.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • External Torx E10
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
    G15099566Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Install the driver footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  8. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Return the driver seat to its original position.