2024-01-17

Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 20010102 0.06 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2023-07-13: Added warning and repaired broken link.
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Warning
Make sure LV power has been disconnected for at least 2 minutes before disconnecting the electrical harness from Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) components, such as Restraint Control Module, sensors, airbags, etc. Failure to do so can result in unintended safety system behaviors. For more information on SRS precautions, see Air Bag and Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Precautions.
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Warning
Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) components can be hazardous if not handled properly. See Air Bag and Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Precautions.
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Note
Although illustrations reflect a steering yoke, this procedure applies to vehicles with a yoke or round steering wheel. However, the driver airbag is NOT interchangeable between the variants.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower the LH and RH front windows.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Press the spring clips (x2) simultaneously from the 2 access holes to release the driver airbag from the steering yoke, and then partially pull the airbag away from the steering yoke.
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    CAUTION
    Do not insert the tool too far as the airbag electrical connector could be damaged.
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    CAUTION
    Do not remove the driver airbag from the steering yoke yet because the airbag electrical connector is still connected to the steering yoke.
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    Warning
    Note how the airbag is attached to the steering yoke to aid in installation. Failure to fully seat both sides of the airbag can result in the airbag falling out or not performing as intended.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Small flathead screwdriver
    • Torx bit 10x70mm
    • Torx bit 15x70mm
  6. Disconnect the driver airbag electrical connector, and then remove the airbag from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Connect the driver airbag electrical connector.
  2. Position the driver airbag assembly onto the steering yoke so that the datums are aligned with the clips.
  3. Press the LH side of the driver airbag assembly into the steering yoke until an audible click is heard and the spring clip is fully seated.
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    Warning
    Failure to fully seat both sides of the airbag can result in the airbag falling out or not performing as intended.
  4. Press the RH side of the driver airbag assembly into the steering yoke until an audible click is heard and the spring clip is fully seated.
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    Warning
    Failure to fully seat both sides of the airbag can result in the airbag falling out or not performing as intended.
  5. Perform a light pull test on the LH side of the driver airbag to verify that it is properly secured to the steering yoke.
  6. Perform a light pull test on the RH side of the driver airbag to verify that it is properly secured to the steering yoke.
  7. Check that the gap between the driver airbag assembly and the steering yoke is consistent around the perimeter of the airbag.
  8. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  10. Raise the LH and RH front windows.
  11. Close the LH front door.