Tesla Model X Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model X: Air bag - Front Passenger's (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model X 2015-2024 Service Manual / Safety and Restraint / Air bag - Front Passenger's (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the top pad from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
  2. Use a large flat-blade screwdriver to release the front-facing airbag mounting tabs from the top pad. Note: The front-facing mounting tabs are on the side of the airbag that faces the windshield.
  3. Pull up on the front-facing side of the airbag to release the airbag from the top pad.

Warning: Store the air bag module with the deployment side facing up. This will prevent it from being propelled if accidentally deployed, which might cause injury.

Installation

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

Ensure that there are no air bag alerts.