Tesla Model S: Knee Air Bag - Front Passenger's (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glass shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window is fully open. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Removal
- Open both front doors.
- Remove the RH footwell cover (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the passenger's knee airbag to
the cross beam (torque 10 Nm).
- Carefully lower the airbag and disconnect the airbag harness
connection.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection
must be worn when performing this operation.
Warning: Store the air bag module with the
deployment side facing up. This will prevent it from being
propelled if accidentally deployed, which might cause
injury.
- Remove the airbag from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glass shat
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glass shat
Removal
Open door.
Power seat adjust rearwards and upwards for access.
Remove screw securing inner cover to seat.
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Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1021241-00-B
Subframe
Fixture, Rear, MDLS