2023-01-20

Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 20010402 0.24 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.

Warning

Make sure 12V/LV power has been disconnected for at least 1 minute before disconnecting the electrical harness from Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) components, such as Restraint Control Module, sensors, airbags, etc. Failure to do so can result in unintended safety system behaviors. For more information on SRS precautions, see Airbag and Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Precautions.

Note

The front passenger knee airbag is only equipped on North American vehicles.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace)
Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the front passenger knee airbag to the instrument panel	2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)	Torx T20 socket ¼ in std ratchet ¼ in torque wrench (installation only) 2 in extension
Bolts (x4) that attach the front passenger knee airbag to the instrument panel	8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)	Torx T20 socket ¼ in std ratchet ¼ in torque wrench (installation only) 2 in extension or External Torx E10 ¼ in std ratchet Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only) Wiha ¼ in bit holder adapter Wiha torque setter ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter

Remove

Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the RH front floormat.
Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the front passenger knee airbag to the instrument panel.
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

Torx T20 socket

¼ in std ratchet

¼ in torque wrench (installation only)

2 in extension
While supporting the front passenger knee airbag, remove and discard the bolts (x4) that attach the front passenger knee airbag to the instrument panel.
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
or
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
For Torx T20, use:

Torx T20 socket

¼ in std ratchet

¼ in torque wrench (installation only)

2 in extension

For Torx E10, use:

External Torx E10

¼ in std ratchet

Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)

Wiha ¼ in bit holder adapter

Wiha torque setter

¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
Disconnect the electrical connector from the front passenger knee airbag.
Remove the front passenger knee airbag and closeout trim panel as an assembly from the vehicle.
Unhook the tabs (x11) that attach the front passenger knee airbag to the closeout trim panel, and then remove the airbag from the panel.