01/02/2022 04:07:11

Ramp - Airbag - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 15183702 0.66 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front and rear doors, the hood and the liftgate.
  2. Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  6. Partially release the LH rear door seal, and then release the clips (x5) that attach the LH rear sill trim panel to the vehicle, starting from the front of the rear sill trim panel.
  7. Open the LH coat hook screw cover, and then remove the screw (torque 1 Nm).
  8. Remove the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  11. Partially release the LH side of the headliner from the body, and then remove the screw (torque 2 Nm) that attaches the airbag ramp tether strap to the tether bracket.
  12. Partially release the LH curtain airbag from the body:
    1. Remove the bolt (torque 9 Nm) near the RH side of the ramp.
    2. Release the fir tree clips (x3) that attach the curtain airbag to the ramp and body.
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      CAUTION
      When clips are damaged during removal, the curtain airbag must be replaced.
  13. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH B-pillar airbag ramp to the body (torque 3 Nm).

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.