2025-04-22
Cover - Knee Airbag - Driver (2025+) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code
New
NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.
NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com.
NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT.
Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety
requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and
components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
Note
This procedure describes work that is
specific to 2025+ Model S.
- Open LH front door
- Lower LH front window
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Open hood
NoteSelect Controls > Frunk Open
- Move LH front seat backward
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Power off vehicle from center display
NoteVia Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
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Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
Note2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
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Remove LH footwell cover
Note1x connector, 2x magnets
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Remove fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Discard after removal
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Remove LH knee air bag assembly from vehicle
Note3x connectors, 1x clip, 6x tabs, Release 2x locking tab on airbag connector
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Remove LH knee air bag cover brace
Note2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove knee air bag from LH IP KAB cover assembly
Note4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
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Secure knee airbag onto LH IP KAB cover assembly
Note4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new fasteners
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Install knee air bag cover brace
Note2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new fasteners
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Install LH knee air bag assembly into vehicle
Note1x clip, 3x connectors, 6x tabs, Hook tabs before fully seating, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connectors
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Install fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Install new fasteners
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Install LH footwell cover
Note1x connector, 2x magnets
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Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
Note2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
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Install rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Close hood
NotePress firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
- Move LH front seat to original position
- Raise LH front window
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Close LH front door
NoteClose doors