Tesla Model 3: Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Fold down the LH 2nd row seat.
- Pull the 2nd row side bolster inward, and then move the bolster up to
remove from the vehicle.
- Remove and discard the bolster plastic bracket from the vehicle.
Note: The bracket might have come out with the bolster
Install
- Install new bolster plastic bracket to the 2nd row seat side bolster
Note: The bracket is one time use only.
- Align the bottom tab, and then push inward to install the bolster.
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace)
Lift the 12V cap straight up from over the high voltage controller
connector on the RH
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Lift the HV cap straight up from over the DC input connector on the LH
side of the pen
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Install the clips that attach the front end module electrical harness to
the front end carrier.
Install the hood latch.
Install the secondary hood latch actuator.
With an assistant, position the front end carrier onto the vehicle for
installation.
Note: Hand-tighten the upper bolts of th
Retrofit
Clean the front center surface of the front fascia.
Remove the backing from the long horizontal tape strip on the new front
license plate bracket.
Fold the backing of the vertical tape strips out at a 90 degree angle.
Hold the license plate bracket horizontally and