Cover - Knee Air Bag - RH (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.
- Open the LH front door.
- Lower both front windows.
- Open the RH front door.
- Move the RH front seat backward.
- Remove RH front floor mat
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Remove RH footwell cover
Note3x magnets, 1x connector, 4x datums
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Remove RH console side carpet
Note11x clips, 2x datums
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Remove RH front door sill trim panel
Note8x clips, 3x datums
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Remove RH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Remove RH mid A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 3x datums, Release clips from upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Lift mid A-pillar trim out of lower A-pillar trim
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Remove RH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips, 1x datum
- Open the hood.
- Power off the vehicle using the touchscreen.
- Remove the rear underhood apron.
- Disconnect the LV battery connector and First Responder Loop.
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Remove fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Discard fasteners after removal
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Remove the RH knee air bag assembly from vehicle
Note2x connectors, 1x clip, 6x tabs, Release 2x locking tab on air bag connector
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Remove RH knee air bag cover brace
Note2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove knee air bag from RH knee air bag cover
Note4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, 5x tabs, Discard after removal, Rotate airbag out of cover
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Secure knee airbag to RH knee air bag cover
Note4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, 5x tabs, Install new fasteners, Rotate airbag into cover
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Install knee air bag cover brace
Note2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new fasteners
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Install RH knee air bag assembly onto vehicle
Note2x connectors, 6x tabs, 1x clip, Hook tabs before fully seating, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
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Install fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip
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Install RH console side carpet
Note11x clips, 2x datums
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Install RH footwell cover
Note3x magnets, 4x datums, 1x connector
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Install RH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips, 1x datum
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Install RH mid A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 3x datums, Verify weather seal is seated properly
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Install RH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Install RH front door sill trim panel
Note8x clips, 3x datums
- Install RH front floor mat
- Connect the First Responder Loop and LV battery connector.
- Install the rear underhood apron.
- Close the hood.
- Move the RH front seat to its original position.
- Calibrate the RH falcon wing door.
- Close the RH front door.
- Calibrate the LH falcon wing door.
- Raise both front windows.
- Close RH front door