Tesla Model 3: Bracket - Hinge - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 and Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat back. See
Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
- Release the clip that attaches the electrical connector to the hinge
bracket.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the LH 2nd row seat back hinge bracket to
the seat back, and then remove the bracket from the seat back.
Torque 45 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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
Remove
Remove the 2nd row armrest. See
Armrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips and tabs that attach the 2nd row armrest closeout to
the 2nd row seat, and then remove th
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Door - Rear - LH (Remove )
Remove
Open the rear LH door, pass a shop towel halfway through the striker,
and then close the door so that it rests against the shop towel.
Remove the rear LH door glass.
Remove the LH rear door outer belt seal.
Remove the LH rear window regulator. See&nb
Remove
Place two thumbs at the 1 and 2 o'clock positions, resting your knuckles on
the bumper fascia surface to support your hand position. Use both thumbs to
apply force on the outer edge of the cover.