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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Wheel Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) - Installation
Installation
Clean and inspect the wheel and valve hole.
Remove any dirt, burrs, or swarf.
Install the valve retaining screw to the wheel
sensor.
Note: Ensure that
the square faces are parallel with the slot in the sensor.
Seal - Steering Rack (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported
vehicle.
Remove upper intermediate steering shaft (refer to procedure)
Remove steering rack dash seal from shaft.
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