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Sensor - Impact Accelerometer - C-Pillar - LH - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Open all doors.
  2. Lower all windows.
  3. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  6. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See BOLSTER - SIDE - SEAT - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See TRIM - SILL PANEL - REAR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  8. Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port harness bracket to the body, and then move the charge port harness away from the C-pillar.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

    G14748044Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the electrical harness from the airbag sensor connector.
    G14748045Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Remove the bolt that attaches the airbag sensor to the C-pillar, and then remove the sensor from the vehicle.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    G14748046Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14748047Courtesy of TESLA, INC.