You are probably correct, but for the wrong reason. Most cars that would need the airbag module worked on would be handled at a body shop, so the body shop personnel would deal with the airbag module and not Tesla technicians. (Though I suspect that they wouldn't even need to pull it out, they would just hookup their laptop load the Tesla Toolbox software and do whatever needs to be done.)
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You are probably correct, but for the wrong reason. Most cars that would need the airbag module worked on would be handled at a body shop, so the body shop personnel would deal with the airbag module and not Tesla technicians. (Though I suspect that they wouldn't even need to pull it out, they would just hookup their laptop load the Tesla Toolbox software and do whatever needs to be done.)
Coming from Europe, I have the service manual and checked those two procedures (suspension ECU and airbag ECU), and there are no special tools needed. 
Worst issues with Tesla is that they won't sell you all parts you might need, and they won't do any programming/coding of anything unless the items are bought from and installed by Tesla themselves, even on non-salvage-vehicles. All other brands will sell you anything over the counter, and most dealerships will do any programming as long as you pay labor costs.
Worst issues with Tesla is that they won't sell you all parts you might need, and they won't do any programming/coding of anything unless the items are bought from and installed by Tesla themselves, even on non-salvage-vehicles. All other brands will sell you anything over the counter, and most dealerships will do any programming as long as you pay labor costs.
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I don't know why you'd assume this. Where "serious" only means "sufficient to cause at least one air bag to deploy".
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Success.
Video Update Here
If anyone knows where I can get the black plastic tab in the image below then please let me know; I accidently pushed it out too hard and lost it
I don’t think it’s a big deal though as the connector will still lock without it, but I’d rather find a spare just to be safe.
Thanks to @Ingineer for his time explaining to me how to properly remove the module.
UPDATE
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Success.
Video Update Here
If anyone knows where I can get the black plastic tab in the image below then please let me know; I accidently pushed it out too hard and lost it
I don’t think it’s a big deal though as the connector will still lock without it, but I’d rather find a spare just to be safe.
Thanks to @Ingineer for his time explaining to me how to properly remove the module.
So the overall approach was correct. However, instead of breaking off the side of the plastic cover to gain better access, it is possible to unscrew all three torx bolts from the passenger footwell with a lot of patience, experience, and fiddling.
Also note, because my car has air suspension, it adds more difficulty because the air suspension module and cable connectors take up more space.
I just pulled out the SRS module on my salvage P85, also with air suspension.
It was not easy and the service manual doesn't give much detail.
The suspension ECU on top of the SRS module needs to come out first and it is the most difficult because it has that big plastic shroud.
I was able to get it by unbolting the accelerator pedal and undoing the bolts from the passenger side. The SRS module comes out much easier.
Everything is extremely tight and it took much longer than I expected. I am not looking forward to putting it all back together.
It was not easy and the service manual doesn't give much detail.
The suspension ECU on top of the SRS module needs to come out first and it is the most difficult because it has that big plastic shroud.
I was able to get it by unbolting the accelerator pedal and undoing the bolts from the passenger side. The SRS module comes out much easier.
Everything is extremely tight and it took much longer than I expected. I am not looking forward to putting it all back together.
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1) The car passed inspection! I also completed the vehicle registration and tagged it!
2) After replacing all the airbags and reconnecting the (reset) airbag module, I noticed the airbag light coming off for a few seconds and then coming back on. Note that it used to always stay on. Does anyone know why it's not permanently staying off??
UPDATE
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1) The car passed inspection! I also completed the vehicle registration and tagged it!
2) After replacing all the airbags and reconnecting the (reset) airbag module, I noticed the airbag light coming off for a few seconds and then coming back on. Note that it used to always stay on. Does anyone know why it's not permanently staying off??
