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Knee Airbag - Driver - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Move the driver seat fully rearwards.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  4. Remove the driver footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove and discard the patch bolts (x2) that attach the driver knee airbag assembly to the instrument panel.

    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
    G15099554Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Release the tabs (x6) that attach the driver knee airbag assembly to the instrument panel, and then partially lower the airbag.
    CAUTION: The driver knee airbag is still connected to the vehicle. Be careful not to damage the electrical connectors when lowering the airbag from the instrument panel.
    G15099555Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the light and OBD2 electrical connectors (x2) and then maneuver the airbag assembly so that it is resting on the floor and center console.
    CAUTION: The driver knee airbag is still connected to the vehicle. Be careful not to damage the electrical connector or harness.
    G15099556Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the airbag assembly:
    • If the electrical connector has white tabs on each side of the connector, use a 90-degree pick to pull the farside tab while using a trim tool to pull the nearside tab and then release the connector from the airbag.
    • If the electrical connector has a locking tab on the rear of the connector, use a 90-degree pick at the beveled corner of the tab to pull the tab away from the connector and then release the connector from the airbag.
    G15099557Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  9. Remove and discard the patch bolts (x2) that attach the brace to the driver knee airbag cover.

    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
    G15099560Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Remove and discard the patch bolts (x4) that attach the driver knee airbag cover to the airbag, and then separate the cover from the airbag.

    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
    G15099561Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15099562Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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