08/09/2022 16:25:46

Curtain Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 20010502 0.72 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 LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

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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.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front and LH rear doors.
  2. Lower the LH front window.
  3. Move the driver seat fully rearwards.
  4. Open the hood.
  5. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  6. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  7. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove LH sun visor bezel. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the driver sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the LH upper A-pillar bracket. See Bracket - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Release the LH curtain air bag electrical connector.
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    Pull down spring loaded locks simultaneously to release air bag connector.
  14. Move the LH front door seal away from the B-pillar.
  15. Release the clips (x5) that attach the upper portion of LH lower B-pillar trim to the LH upper B-pillar trim.
  16. Release the LH upper B-pillar trim from the body, and then disconnect the LH falcon door button.
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    3x clips. 2x magnets. 1x connector.
  17. Move the LH upper B-pillar trim aside.
  18. Remove the screw that attaches the LH front end of the headliner to the body.
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    T20. Torque 2 Nm.
  19. Partially release the LH front of the headliner.
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    4x clips.
  20. Disconnect the headliner harness from the body harness.
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    1x connector. Release red locking tab.
  21. Release the rear of LH curtain air bag.
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    1x bolt. 10 mm. Torque 20 Nm. 2x push clips.
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    Captured bolt remains with curtain air bag assembly.
  22. Remove the LH curtain air bag.
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    6x bolts. 10 mm. Torque 7 Nm.
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    All bolts are captured and remain with the air bag assembly.

Install

  1. Install the LH curtain air bag.
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    6x bolts.10 mm. Torque 7 Nm.
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    All bolts are captured and are included with the air bag assembly.
  2. Secure the rear of LH curtain air bag.
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    1x bolt. 10 mm. Torque 20 Nm. 2x push clips.
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    Captured bolt is included with the curtain air bag assembly.
  3. Connect the headliner harness to the body harness.
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    1x connector.
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    Secure the red locking tab.
  4. Secure the LH front of the headliner.
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    4x clips.
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    Ensure all clips are fully secured.
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    Replace any broken or missing clips.
  5. Install the screw that attaches the LH front end of headliner to the body.
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    T20. Torque 2 Nm.
  6. Install the LH upper B-pillar trim to the body.
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    3x clips. 2x magnets. 1x connector.
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    Replace clips if damaged,
  7. Secure the upper portion of the LH lower B-pillar trim to the LH upper B-pillar trim.
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    5x clips.
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    Replace clips if damaged
  8. Fully seat the LH front door seal along the LH B-pillar trims.
  9. Secure the LH curtain air bag connector.
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    Ensure the connector is fully seated with spring loaded locks engaged.
  10. Install the LH upper A-pillar bracket. See Bracket - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the driver sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Install the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Install LH sun visor bezel. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  16. Reconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  17. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  18. Calibrate the rear doors.
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    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors
  19. Move the driver seat to its original position.