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WARNING:

Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Avoid area near steering wheel and instrument panel even if air bags have deployed. Dual-stage air bag modules may be present that could contain an undeployed stage. When disposing of a deployed dual-stage air bag, always treat it as a live module. See appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information. ©Mitchell International—24.05
Application Year Type Table
Model S 2012-24 D/P2, HI, KI Tesla-1
SI
Model X 2015-24 D/P2, HI, KI Tesla-2
SI
Model Y 2020-24 D/P2, HI, KI Tesla-4
SI
Model 3 2017-23 D/P2, HI, KI Tesla-3
SI

D/P—Driver’s & Passenger’s Side D/P2—Driver’s & Passenger’s Side (Dual-Stage) DS—Driver’s Side HI—Head Impact KI—Knee Impact SI—Side Impact PS2—Passenger’s Side (Dual-Stage) WP—Whiplash Protection

Tesla-1 See Tesla (2012-24) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Use Tool Box to test restraint system for proper operation.

  • After a collision when an airbag or a seat belt pretensioner has deployed. 1,2,3,4

  • After a collision where only seat belt pretensioner(s) deployed. 5

  • Use Tool Box to test restraint system for proper operation.

  • Wire harnesses & connectors. 6

  • All seats and seat belts. 7,8

  • Impact sensors near collision area. 9

  • Any undeployed knee airbag. 10

  • Clockspring. 11

  • Steering column. 12

  • Pedestrian Protection components such as a pressure sensing tube, and hood actuators. (if equipped) 13

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • If any components are damaged, they must be replaced.

  • DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs. If SRS wiring or harness connectors are faulty, replace faulty wiring harness.

  • After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.
1Replace any deployed airbag and all accompanying fasteners.
2If the driver’s front airbag has deployed, replace the steering wheel assembly.
3If a side (seat mounted) airbag has deployed, replace the 1st row seat assembly that contains the deployed airbag.
4If a front airbag (driver or passenger), a knee airbag, or a side (seat mounted) airbag has deployed, replace the following items and all accompanying fasteners: Any seat belt that has a deployed pretensioner, and the accompanying seat belt buckle. Any seat belts and buckles that were in use during the collision. The 3rd row seat assembly (if equipped) if a 3rd row seat was occupied during the collision. The RCM (Restraint Control Module). The pyrotechnic battery disconnect fuse. Do not replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect fuse until confirming that the vehicle will be repaired.
5Replace the following items and all accompanying fasteners: Any seat belt that has a deployed pretensioner, and the accompanying seat belt buckle. Any seat belts and buckles that were in use during the collision. The RCM (Restraint Control Module). The pyrotechnic battery disconnect fuse. Do not replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect fuse unless it has been positively confirmed that the vehicle will be repaired.
6Inspect the harnesses and harness connectors that connect to all deployed airbags, pretensioners, and to all damaged components. Replace any damaged harnesses.
7Inspect all seats and seat belts for visible deformation or signs of wear on the webbing. Inspect all seats, seat belts, and retractors with pretensioners for visible signs of deformation or signs of wear. Replace any damaged components. (When inspecting the seat belt system, pay special attention to the area around the D-ring, where the seat belt webbing passes through the seat shoulder)
8Inspect all seat belt anchor points for damage. Check for tears, bends, dents, fastener damage, or mount point damage. Assess fixing this damage before replacing any sort of seat belt component.
9Inspect any impact sensor(s) near collision area for damage. If a sensor is damaged, replace sensor and hardware that secures it to the vehicle.
10If the knee airbag cover is damaged, or if there are three or more consecutive broken bridges or five or more broken bridges total, replace complete knee airbag assembly. If there are visible signs of damage to the knee air bag cushion (such as scuffs, rips or holes) replace it. Inspect the knee airbag module for visual damage (such as bent hooks or scuffing), and replace it if damaged.
11Inspect the clock spring for melting or other physical damage and replace any damaged components.
12Check steering column for collapse. For vehicles built before April 10. 2016, inspect top of steering column. If yellow tabs are recessed more than 2mm inside carrier, replace steering column. For vehicles built after April 10, 2016, adjust steering column so that column shaft is fully retracted inside housing. Measure C-channels on side of steering column. If left C-channel is recessed more than 2.1 mm, or if right C-channel protrudes less than 19.5 mm, replace steering column.
13Replace the Pedestrian Protection hood actuators if they deployed. Inspect the Pedestrian Protection pressure sensor tube and connector for signs of damage, such as tears in the tube and cracks in the connector. Replace the pressure sensor assembly if any part has been damaged.
Tesla-2 See Tesla (2012-24) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Use Tool Box to test restraint system for proper operation.

  • After a collision when an airbag or a seat belt pretensioner has deployed. 1,2,3,4

  • After a collision where only seat belt pretensioner(s) deployed. 5

  • Use Tool Box to test restraint system for proper operation.

  • Wire harnesses & connectors. 6

  • All seats and seat belts. 7,8,9,10,11

  • Impact sensors near collision area. 12

  • Undeployed knee airbag. 13

  • Clockspring. 14

  • Steering column. 15

  • Pedestrian Protection components such as a pressure sensing tube, and hood actuators. (if equipped) 16

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • If any components are damaged, they must be replaced.

  • DO NOT attempt wiring harness repairs. Replace harness.
1Replace any deployed airbag and all accompanying fasteners.
2If the driver’s front airbag has deployed, replace the steering wheel assembly.
3If a side (seat mounted) airbag has deployed, replace the 1st row seat assembly that contains the deployed airbag.
4If a front airbag (driver or passenger), a knee airbag, or a side (seat mounted) airbag has deployed, replace the following items and all accompanying fasteners: Any seat belt that has a deployed pretensioner, and the accompanying seat belt buckle. Any seat belts and buckles that were in use during the collision. The 3rd row seat assembly (if equipped) if a 3rd row seat was occupied during the collision. The RCM (Restraint Control Module). The pyrotechnic battery disconnect fuse. Do not replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect fuse until confirming that the vehicle will be repaired.
5Replace the following items and all accompanying fasteners: Any seat belt that has a deployed pretensioner, and the accompanying seat belt buckle. Any seat belts and buckles that were in use during the collision. The RCM (Restraint Control Module). The pyrotechnic battery disconnect fuse. Do not replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect fuse unless it has been positively confirmed that the vehicle will be repaired.
6Inspect the harnesses and harness connectors that connect to all deployed airbags, pretensioners, and to all damaged components. Replace any damaged harnesses.
7Inspect height adjuster in first row (behind B-pillar trim) for signs of wear or deformation. Replace any damaged components.
8Inspect all seats, seat belts, and retractors with pretensioners for visible signs of deformation or signs of wear. Replace any damaged components. (When inspecting the seat belt system, pay special attention to the area around the D-ring, where the seat belt webbing passes through the seat shoulder)
9Inspect all seat belt anchor points for damage. Check for tears, bends, dents, fastener damage, or mount point damage. Assess fixing this damage before replacing any sort of seat belt component.
10Inspect the 2nd row seat posts for full range of movement (forward and rearward, seat pitch and tracking motion). If any of the following conditions occur while inspecting, replace the seat post and seat assemblies: Failure to travel the expected range, Unusual metal on metal noise during movement, Actuator strain.
11For all seats that were occupied during a collision, inspect seat pivot (remove seat’s lower trim to inspect) for cracks and inspect angle bracket (remove seatback trim and seat podium cover) for cracks.
12Inspect crash sensor(s) near collision area for damage. If a sensor is damaged, replace sensor and hardware that secures it to body. Always replace any plugs or tape removed from the front door shells when replacing a front door pressure sensor. Additional holes in the door create more escape paths for air, which decreases the sensors ability to detect a side impact, and can negatively affect airbag deployment.
13On any undeployed knee airbag (if equipped). inspect knee airbag cover for visible signs of damage in tear seam area. Make sure that there are fewer than three consecutive broken bridges, or fewer than five broken bridges total. If knee airbag cover is damaged, replace complete knee airbag assembly. If there are visible signs of damage to the knee air bag cushion (such as scuffs, rips or holes) replace it. Inspect the knee airbag module for visual damage (such as bent hooks or scuffing), and replace it if damaged.
14Check clockspring after a frontal collision for melting or physical damage.
15Adjust steering column so that column shaft is fully retracted inside of housing. Measure C-channels on side of steering column. If left C-channel is recessed more than 2.1 mm into housing, or right C-channel protrudes less than 19.5 mm from housing, replace steering column.
16Replace the Pedestrian Protection hood actuators if they deployed. Inspect the Pedestrian Protection pressure sensor tube and connector for signs of damage, such as tears in the tube and cracks in the connector. Replace the pressure sensor assembly if any part has been damaged.
Tesla-3 See Tesla (2012-24) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Use Tool Box to test restraint system for proper operation.

  • After a collision when an airbag or a seat belt pretensioner has deployed: 1,2,3,4

  • After a collision when only the seat belt pretensioners deployed, replace the following items and all accompanying fasteners. 5

  • Use Tool Box to test restraint system for proper operation.

  • Wire harnesses & connectors. 6

  • All seats and seat belts. 7,8

  • Crash sensors near collision area. 9

  • Any undeployed knee airbag. 10

  • Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). 11,12

  • Steering column. 13

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • If any components are damaged, they must be replaced.

  • DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs. If SRS wiring or harness connectors are faulty, replace faulty wiring harness.

  • After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.
1Replace any deployed airbag and all accompanying fasteners.
2If the driver’s front airbag has deployed, replace the steering wheel assembly.
3If a side (seat mounted) airbag has deployed, replace the 1st row seat assembly that contains the deployed airbag.
4If a front airbag (driver or passenger), a knee airbag, or a side (seat mounted) airbag has deployed, replace the following items and all accompanying fasteners: Any seat belt that has a deployed pretensioner, and the accompanying seat belt buckle. Any seat belts and buckles that were in use during the collision. The 3rd row seat assembly (if equipped) if a 3rd row seat was occupied during the collision. The RCM (Restraint Control Module).
5Any seat belt that has a deployed pretensioner, and the accompanying seat belt buckle. Any seat belts and buckles that were in use during the collision. The RCM (Restraint Control Module).
6Inspect the harnesses and harness connectors that connect to all deployed airbags, pretensioners, and to all damaged components. Replace any damaged harnesses.
7Inspect all seats and seat belts for visible deformation or signs of wear on the webbing. Inspect the seat belt height adjuster and webbing in the 1st row (behind the B-pillar trim) for signs of wear or deformation. Inspect all seats, seat belts, and retractors with pretensioners for visible signs of deformation or signs of wear. Replace any damaged components. (When inspecting the seat belt system, pay special attention to the area around the D-ring, where the seat belt webbing passes through the seat shoulder)
8Inspect all seat belt anchor points for damage. Check for tears, bends, dents, fastener damage, or mount point damage. Assess fixing this damage before replacing any sort of seat belt component.
9Inspect any impact sensor near collision area for damage. If a sensor is damaged, replace sensor and hardware that attaches sensor to vehicle. Always replace any plugs or tape removed from the front door shells when replacing a front door pressure sensor. Additional holes in the door create more escape paths for air, which decreases the sensors ability to detect a side impact, and can negatively affect airbag deployment.
10If the knee airbag cover is damaged, replace the complete knee airbag assembly. If there are visible signs of damage to the knee air bag cushion (such as scuffs, rips or holes) replace it. Inspect the knee airbag module for visual damage (such as bent hooks or scuffing), and replace it if damaged.
11Inspect the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) for any physical damage including the lever hinge points. If any damage is found, replace the SCCM.
12Inspect the clock spring located inside the SCCM. Turn the front wheels of the vehicle so that they face straight ahead. Confirm that the clock spring is visible within the inspection window on the SCCM and shows no sign of visible damage. If the clock spring is damaged or not visible through the inspection window, replace the SCCM and the airbag harness retainer clip.
13Remove steering wheel. Insert depth of a caliper between column housing and steering column until it cannot go any further, but do not force it. Make sure the caliper is aligned with the energy absorption strap. Measure distance from inside column housing to end of energy absorption strap. If distance between two points is less than 126 mm, replace steering column.
Tesla-4 See Tesla (2012-24) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Use Tool Box to test restraint system for proper operation.

  • After a collision when an airbag or a seat belt pretensioner has deployed. 4,2,3,4

  • After a collision where only seat belt pretensioner(s) deployed. 5

  • Use Tool Box to test restraint system for proper operation.

  • Wire harnesses & connectors. 6

  • All seats and seat belts 7,8,9

  • Any impact sensor(s) near the collision area. 10,11

  • Undeployed knee air bag. 12

  • Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). 13

  • Steering column. 14

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • If any components are damaged, they must be replaced.

  • DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs. If SRS wiring or harness connectors are faulty, replace faulty wiring harness.

  • After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.
1Replace any deployed airbag and all accompanying fasteners.
2If the driver’s front airbag has deployed, replace the steering wheel assembly.
3If a side (seat mounted) airbag has deployed, replace the 1st row seat assembly that contains the deployed airbag.
4If a front airbag (driver or passenger), a knee airbag, or a side (seat mounted) airbag has deployed, replace the following items and all accompanying fasteners: Any seat belt that has a deployed pretensioner, and the accompanying seat belt buckle. Any seat belts and buckles that were in use during the collision. The 3rd row seat assembly (if equipped) if a 3rd row seat was occupied during the collision. The RCM (Restraint Control Module).
5Replace any seatbelt that has a deployed pretensioner and its accompanying buckle, any seat belts and buckles that were in use during the collision, and the Restraints Control Module (RCM). Replace all accompanying fasteners on all components being replaced.
6Inspect the harnesses and harness connectors that connect to all deployed airbags, pretensioners, and to all damaged components. Replace any damaged harnesses
7Inspect all seats and seat belts for visible deformation or signs of wear on the webbing. Inspect the seat belt height adjuster and webbing in the 1st row (behind the B-pillar trim) for signs of wear or deformation. Inspect all seats, seat belts, and retractors with pretensioners for visible signs of deformation or signs of wear. Replace any damaged components. (When inspecting the seat belt system, pay special attention to the area around the D-ring, where the seat belt webbing passes through the seat shoulder)
8Inspect all seat belt anchor points for damage. Check for tears, bends, dents, fastener damage, or mount point damage. Assess fixing this damage before replacing any sort of seat belt component.
9Check for tears, bends, dents, fastener damage, or mount point damage. Assess fixing this damage before replacing any sort of seat belt component.
10If a sensor is damaged, replace sensor and hardware that attaches sensor to vehicle.
11Always replace any plugs or tape removed from the front door shells when replacing a front door pressure sensor. Additional holes in the door create more escape paths for air, which decreases the sensors ability to detect a side impact, and can negatively affect airbag deployment.
12If the knee airbag cover is damaged, replace the complete knee airbag assembly. If there are visible signs of damage to the knee air bag cushion (such as scuffs, rips or holes) replace it. Inspect the knee airbag module for visual damage (such as bent hooks or scuffing), and replace it if damaged.
13Inspect the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) for any physical damage including the lever hinge points. If any damage is found, replace the SCCM. Inspect the clock spring located inside the SCCM. Turn the front wheels of the vehicle so that they face straight ahead. Confirm that the clock spring is visible within the inspection window on the SCCM and shows no sign of visible damage. If the clock spring is damaged or not visible through the inspection window, replace the SCCM and the airbag harness retainer clip.
14Remove steering wheel. Insert depth of a caliper between column housing and steering column until it cannot go any further, but do not force it. Measure distance from inside column housing to end of energy absorption strap. If distance between two points is less than 126 mm, replace steering column.