04/09/2024 15:01:48

Knee Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 20010202 0.42 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

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the front windows.
  2. Move the driver seat rearward.
  3. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  4. Remove the LH front floor mat.
  5. Remove the driver outboard footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Outboard - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the driver inboard footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Inboard - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the driver knee airbag assembly to the vehicle.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • E10 socket
  8. Release the tabs (x6) that attach the driver knee airbag assembly to the instrument panel, and then partially lower the airbag assembly.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    The driver knee airbag is still connected to the vehicle. Be careful not to damage the electrical connectors when lowering the airbag from the instrument panel.
  9. Disconnect the light and OBD2 electrical connectors (x2) and then maneuver the airbag assembly so that it is resting on the floor and center console.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    The driver knee airbag is still connected to the vehicle. Be careful not to damage the electrical connector or harness.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the airbag assembly:
    • If the electrical connector has white tabs on each side of the connector, use a 90-degree pick to pull the farside tab while using a trim tool to pull the nearside tab and then release the connector from the airbag.
    • If the electrical connector has a locking tab on the rear of the connector, use a 90-degree pick at the beveled corner of the tab to pull the tab away from the connector and then release the connector from the airbag.
  11. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the driver knee airbag cover brace to the assembly, and then remove the brace from the assembly.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • E10 socket
  12. Remove and discard the bolts (x4) that attach the driver knee airbag cover to the driver knee airbag, and then remove the cover from the airbag.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • E10 socket

Install

  1. Position the driver knee airbag cover onto the driver knee airbag, and then install new bolts (x4) that attach the cover to the airbag.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • E10 socket
  2. Position the driver knee airbag cover brace onto the assembly, and then install new bolts (x2) that attach the brace to the assembly.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • E10 socket
  3. Position the driver knee airbag assembly into the vehicle, connect the electrical connectors (x3), and then secure the tabs (x6) and clip that attach the assembly to the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Hook the tabs before fully seating the assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Support the airbag assembly while connecting the connectors.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Be careful not to damage the connectors and harness.
  4. Install new bolts (x2) that attach the driver knee airbag assembly to the vehicle.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • E10 socket
  5. Install the driver inboard footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Inboard - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the driver outboard footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Outboard - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the LH front floor mat.
  8. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  10. Calibrate the rear doors.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors
  11. Move the driver seat to the original position.
  12. Raise the front windows and close the LH front door.
  13. Close LH front door