Airbags And Supplementary Restraint System (Srs); Airbags; Airbag Inflation Cylinders - Tesla 2012 Model S Emergency Response Manual

AIRBAGS

Model S is equipped with eight airbags. Responders should de-energize
the airbags by cutting the First Responder Cut Loop (see page 11).
Airbags are shown below in blue.
WARNING: Regardless of the disabling procedure you use, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE ENERGIZED! Cutting, crushing or touching high voltage
components can result in serious injury or death.

AIRBAG INFLATION CYLINDERS

Airbag (stored gas) inflation cylinders are located toward the rear of the
vehicle, as shown below in red.
Airbag inflation cylinders are
located toward the rear
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