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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Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove 'B' post upper trim (refer to procedure)
Release clip (x1) securing rear door seal to body.
Carefully release seal from rocker panel and work toward upper
section of seal.
Release remaining seal from brightwork.
Shaft - Steering Column - Intermediate Lower (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit for access (refer to
procedure).
Mark the lower intermediate shaft position relative to the upper
intermediate shaft and pinion.
Remove the bolt that secures the lower intermediate shaft to the
steering rack (torque 49 Nm).
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