Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2024 Tesla Model 3 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Safety And Restraint Systems -- Model 3
- Torque Specifications - Safety and Restraint
- Airbags
- Front Air Bags - Driver Airbag Assembly - Remove And Replace
- Front Air Bags - Driver Airbag Harness Assembly - Remove And Replace
- Front Air Bags - Front Passenger Airbag (with Knee Airbag) - Remove And Replace
- Front Air Bags - Front Passenger Airbag (without Knee Airbag) - Remove And Replace
- Front Air Bags - Knee Air Bag, LH - Remove And Replace
- Front Air Bags - Knee Air Bag, RH - Remove And Replace
- Remove the Front Seat Airbag and Discard
- Side Air Bags - Curtain Airbag - LH - Remove And Replace
- Side Air Bags - Curtain Airbag, RH, RHD - Remove And Replace
- Seatbelts
- A - B - C Post Interior Trim - B-Pillar Height Adjuster, Assembly, LH - Remove And Replace
- 1st Row Seat Belts - 1st Row Buckle - Remove And Replace
- 1st Row Seat Belts - 1st Row, Driver Retractor - Remove And Replace
- 2nd Row Seat Belts - 2nd Row Center Retractor, Center - Remove And Replace
- 2nd Row Seat Belts - 2nd Row BUCKLE, CODED Center and RH - Remove And Replace
- 2nd Row Seat Belts - 2nd Buckle, LH - Remove And Replace
- 1st Row Seat Belts - Occupancy Sensor - Remove And Replace
- 1st Row Seat Belts - Seatbelt Web Guide Assembly - Remove And Replace
- 1st Row Seat Belts - Service Kit - OCS (Rework)
- 2nd Row Seat Belts - Model 3 - 2nd Row Retractor - Remove And Replace
- 2nd Row Seat Belts - Rear SBR Assembly - Occupant Switch 3 Position - Remove And Replace
- Pretensioners
- Sensors
- Impact And Acceleration Sensors - Door Pressure Sensor - Remove And Replace
- Impact And Acceleration Sensors - Restraint Control Module - Universal - Remove And Replace
- Impact And Acceleration Sensors - Single Axis, 480G, Crash Accel - Remove And Replace
- Impact And Acceleration Sensors - Single Axis, 480G, Conn Axis, Type 4 Impact Sensor - Remove And Replace
- Safety and Restraint - Sensors - Impact Accelerometer - B-Pillar, LH - Remove And Replace
- Safety and Restraint - Sensors - Impact and Acceleration Sensors - Pedestrain Protection Pressure Tube Sensor - Remove And Replace
- Pedestrian Protection System
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.