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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Sensor - Parking Distance - Rear - Each (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the rear fascia assembly (refer to procedure).
Set the fascia assembly on a flat, clean surface.
Disconnect the parking distance sensor connector.
Carefully release the parking dis
Condenser - Sub-cool (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove front aero shield panel (refer to procedure)
Remove front RH wheel arch liner (refer to procedure)
Remove bolts (x2) securing front bumper panel support bar and
remove (torque 11 Nm).
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