After any collision:

• Inspect the harnesses and harness connectors that connect to all deployed airbags, pretensioners, and to all damaged components. Replace any damaged harnesses.
• Inspect all seats and seat belts for visible deformation or signs of wear on the webbing. Replace any damaged components.
• Inspect the seat belt height adjuster and webbing in the 1st row (behind the B-pillar trim) for signs of wear or deformation. Replace any damaged components.
• Inspect all seats, seat belts, and retractors with pretensioners for visible signs of deformation or signs of wear. Replace any damaged components.
  Note

  When inspecting the seat belt system, pay special attention to the area around the D-ring, where the seat belt webbing passes through the seat shoulder.
• Inspect all seat belt anchor points for damage. Check for tears, bends, dents, fastener damage, or mount point damage. Assess fixing this damage before replacing any sort of seat belt component.
• Inspect any impact sensor(s) near the collision area for damage. If the sensor is damaged, replace the sensor, and the hardware that secures it to the vehicle. Refer to the Service Manual for more information about impact sensor replacement.
  Warning

  Always replace any plugs or tape removed from the front door shells when replacing a front door pressure sensor. Additional holes in the door create more escape paths for air, which decreases the sensor's ability to detect a side impact, and can negatively affect airbag deployment.
• Inspect any undeployed knee airbag:
  • If the knee airbag cover is damaged, replace the complete knee airbag assembly.
  • If there are visible signs of damage to the knee air bag cushion (such as scuffs, rips or holes) replace it.
  • Inspect the knee airbag module for visual damage (such as bent hooks or scuffing), and replace it if damaged.
• Inspect the steering column:
  1. Remove the steering wheel.
  2. Insert the depth rod of a caliper between the column housing and the steering column until it cannot go any further, but do not force it. Make sure the caliper is aligned with the edge of the energy absorption strap.

     
     
     

     • For LHD vehicles only: Measure the distance from inside the column housing to the end of the energy absorption strap. If the distance between the two points is less than 126 mm, replace the steering column.

       
       
       

     • For RHD vehicles only: Measure the distance from the bracket edge to the to the column jacket. If the distance between the two edges is less than 162.1 mm, replace the steering column.

       

• Use Toolbox to test the supplementary restraint system for proper operation.

Model 3 (2024+) vehicles are equipped with Pedestrian Protection components such as a pressure sensing tube, and hood actuators.

To determine if a vehicle is equipped with Pedestrian Protection components, open the hood and look for Pedestrian Protection hood actuators, as shown above.

If the vehicle is equipped with Pedestrian Protection components, after a frontal collision:

• Replace the Pedestrian Protection hood actuators if they deployed.
• Inspect the Pedestrian Protection pressure sensor tube and connector for signs of damage, such as tears in the tube and cracks in the connector. Replace the pressure sensor assembly if any part has been damaged.

Current airbag component part information can be obtained through the VIN decode feature of the Parts Manual.

For further assistance, contact your local Collision Repair Support team as described in Contacting Tesla Collision Repair.