16/12/2021 15:04:09

Sensor - Impact Accelerometer - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 20200502 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.

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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.

Remove

  1. Open and latch the LH front and rear doors.
  2. Fully lower the LH front and rear windows.
  3. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Release the lower portion of the LH front door seal.
  7. Release the clips (x3) that attach the LH front door harness guide to the vehicle, and then release the harness guide datum from the lower B-Pillar trim.
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    Note
    Performing this step will allow for later removal of the lower B-Pillar trim.
  8. Move the driver seat fully forward.
  9. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  10. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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    CAUTION
    After disconnecting 12V power, make sure at least 2 minutes have elapsed before disconnecting the B-Pillar accelerometer.
  11. Lift the front edge of the 2nd row lower seat cushion upward, and then rest the cushion against the 2nd row seat back.
  12. Remove the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Release the clips that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the vehicle, and then set the trim aside.
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    Note
    Pull the bottom of the LH upper B-pillar trim towards the inside of the vehicle to release the bottom clips, and then pull the top of the trim to release the remaining upper clips.
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    Note
    The LH upper B-Pillar trim will still be attached to the seatbelt.
  14. Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  15. Pull the red locking tab away from the B-Pillar accelerometer connector, and then disconnect the connector.
  16. Remove the bolt that attaches the B-pillar accelerometer to the body, and then remove the accelerometer from the vehicle.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • ¼ in std ratchet

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

To reinstall the upper B-Pillar trim:
  • Adjust the seatbelt slider on the body-side B-Pillar so that it aligns with the seatbelt opening on the upper B-Pillar trim.
  • Insert the upper edge of the upper B-Pillar trim under the headliner.
  • Make sure that the upper B-Pillar trim is aligned with the lower B-Pillar trim.
  • Make sure that the front and rear door seals overlap the upper B-Pillar trim.