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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Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Install)
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1000991
Axle Extractor
Note: Use 1000991 for a large drive unit only.
Liftgate Glass (Replace)
Installation
Use the adhesive scraper to remove the excess urethane from the
body.
Temporarily reconnect the CHMSL to the harness in the center of
the liftgate and have an assistant depress the brake pedal. Ensure
that the CHMSL lights up properly. If any of the LEDs have be
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