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.
Remove
- Open the LH front and LH rear doors.
- Lower the LH front window.
- Move the driver seat fully rearwards.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove LH sun visor bezel. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the driver sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH upper A-pillar bracket. See Bracket - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Release the LH curtain air bag
electrical connector.
NotePull down spring loaded locks simultaneously to release air bag connector.
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Move the LH front door seal away from
the B-pillar.
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Release the clips (x5) that attach the
upper portion of LH lower B-pillar trim to the LH upper B-pillar trim.
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Release the LH upper B-pillar trim
from the body, and then disconnect the LH falcon door button.
Note3x clips. 2x magnets. 1x connector.
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Move the LH upper B-pillar trim
aside.
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Remove the screw that attaches the LH
front end of the headliner to the body.
NoteT20. Torque 2 Nm.
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Partially release the LH front of the
headliner.
Note4x clips.
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Disconnect the headliner harness from
the body harness.
Note1x connector. Release red locking tab.
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Release the rear of LH curtain air
bag.
Note1x bolt. 10 mm. Torque 20 Nm. 2x push clips.NoteCaptured bolt remains with curtain air bag assembly.
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Remove the LH curtain air bag.
Note6x bolts. 10 mm. Torque 7 Nm.NoteAll bolts are captured and remain with the air bag assembly.
Install
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Install the LH curtain air bag.
Note6x bolts.10 mm. Torque 7 Nm.NoteAll bolts are captured and are included with the air bag assembly.
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Secure the rear of LH curtain air
bag.
Note1x bolt. 10 mm. Torque 20 Nm. 2x push clips.NoteCaptured bolt is included with the curtain air bag assembly.
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Connect the headliner harness to the
body harness.
Note1x connector.NoteSecure the red locking tab.
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Secure the LH front of the
headliner.
Note4x clips.NoteEnsure all clips are fully secured.NoteReplace any broken or missing clips.
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Install the screw that attaches the LH
front end of headliner to the body.
NoteT20. Torque 2 Nm.
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Install the LH upper B-pillar trim to
the body.
Note3x clips. 2x magnets. 1x connector.NoteReplace clips if damaged,
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Secure the upper portion of the LH
lower B-pillar trim to the LH upper B-pillar trim.
Note5x clips.NoteReplace clips if damaged
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Fully seat the LH front door seal
along the LH B-pillar trims.
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Secure the LH curtain air bag
connector.
NoteEnsure the connector is fully seated with spring loaded locks engaged.
- Install the LH upper A-pillar bracket. See Bracket - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the driver sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install LH sun visor bezel. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Reconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
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Calibrate the rear doors.
NoteIf the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors
- Move the driver seat to its original position.