2024-09-12

Remove the Front Seat Airbag and Discard (Modify)

Correction code 20010707 FRT 0.66 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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Warning
Remove the seat from the vehicle before performing this procedure. Do not perform this procedure with the seat installed in the vehicle and connected to power.
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While strict ESD precautions are not necessary, care should be taken not to touch the conductors leading to the explosive devices. Static electricity can build up and force an explosive deployment of the device.
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Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing the following procedure.
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Never re-use any of the hazardous waste parts; airbags, retractors and pre-tensioners must always be connected to the vehicle in Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) to track vehicle history.
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Exercise extreme caution when cutting with the safety knife. Cut away from the body, and keep the free hand away from the path of the blade.
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Only after removing the airbag and pre-tensioner (if applicable) can the seat be discarded. Do not scrap seats with an airbag or pre-tensioner still installed, and do not place the entire seat into the hazardous waste receptacle or otherwise outsource the work of removing the airbag and pre-tensioner from the seat.
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Note
Model S and Model X front seat airbag removal shown. Procedures for Model 3 and Model Y front seat airbag removal are similar.
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This document is only applicable to airbags installed in the front seats. Follow best practices for other airbags in the vehicle. Refer to the Airbag and Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Component Replacement Policy in the Service Manual.
Equipment:
  • Safety glasses
  • Safety shoes
  • Cut gloves
  • Cut sleeves
  • Narrow nosed pliers
  • Self-retractable safety knife

Remove

  1. Remove recliner motor from seat back frame. See Motor - Recliner - Backrest - Front Seat (Remove and Replace).
  2. Separate parts and place them in the appropriate waste bins
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    Do not mix parts when discarding. Tear down items: Upholstery, Wiring harnesses, Side airbag, Pre-tensioner, Seat belt buckle, Electric motors, Seat Frame. Bins are labeled as, trash, E-waste, Hazardous wastes (waste safety device) and metal recycling as well as standard recycling. It is prohibited to self deploy airbags. Side airbags and pretensioners go in SRS/Waste Safety Devices. Electric Motors & Wire harnesses into E-Waste. Metal seat back frame and seat bottoms go into our standard scrap metal recycling.