Tesla Model S: Airbags
- Location of Airbags
- Types of Airbags
- Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
- Ensuring Accurate Occupant Classification
- Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
- Airbag Warning Indicator
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Location of Airbags
Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning
information is printed on the sun visors.
Model S is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating
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Types of Airbags
Model S has the following types of airbags:
Front airbags: The front airbags are designed to
reduce injuries if larger children or adults are riding in
the front seats. Follow all warnings
Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
Model S has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the
status of the front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy classification system (OCS) meets the regulatory
requirement of FMVSS 20
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Pivot Lock - Seat back - 2nd Row Seat - RH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove rear seat back rest assembly (refer to procedure)
Remove E-clip securing pivot lock.
Slide pivot lock from backrest frame.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse
Bushing Installation, Front Motor Mount
Use brake cleaner to clean the threaded rod and the nut bearing
assemblies.
Use 3M Spray Lube 08878 or equivalent to lubricate the threaded
rod and the nut bearing assemblies.
Slide the bushing into the left side of the front motor mount so
that the shorter cavities are horiz
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