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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Latch - Seat Back - 2nd Row Seat - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove LH pivot lock (refer to procedure)
Release and remove latch cover from seat back.
Carefully release cover from seat back frame.
Remove bolts (x2) securing latch to seat frame (torque 24 Nm).
R
Strut - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Open liftgate.
Support liftgate in open position.
Release clip securing gas strut to body.
Disconnect gas strut from ball joint.
Release clip securing gas strut to liftgate.
Disconnect and remove gas
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