2026-08-09

Cover - Knee Airbag - Driver (2025+) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code New FRT 0.3 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Note
This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model S.

Remove

  1. Disconnect the LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  2. Remove the driver footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the clip and the bolts (x2) that attach the driver knee air bag assembly to the vehicle.
    Note
    Discard the bolts after removal.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  4. Disconnect the connectors (x3), and then release the clip and the tabs (x6) to remove the driver knee air bag assembly from the vehicle.
    Note
    Release the 2 locking tabs on the air bag connector.
  5. Remove and discard the patch bolts (x2) that secure the driver knee air bag cover brace.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx E10
  6. Remove and discard the patch bolts (x4) that attach the driver knee airbag cover to the airbag, and then separate the cover from the airbag.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx E10

Install

  1. Attach the driver knee airbag to the knee airbag cover, and then secure them with new patch bolts (x4) (1116594-00-B).
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx E10
  2. Install new patch bolts (x2) (1116594-00-B) that secure the driver knee air bag cover brace.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx E10
  3. Secure the tabs (x6) and the clip to install the driver knee air bag assembly onto the vehicle, and then connect the connectors (x3).
    Note
    Hook the tabs before fully seating. Use caution not to damage the connector/harness. Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector.
  4. Install the clip and new bolts (x2) (1116594-00-B) that attach the RH knee air bag assembly to the vehicle.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  5. Install the driver footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  6. Connect the LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).