Tesla Model 3: Buckle - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)
Note:
This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production
model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high-voltage systems and components.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Inductive Heating (1032900-00-A)
Remove
- Remove the 2nd row seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row
(Remove and Replace).

- Disconnect the RH and center seat buckle electrical connectors.

- Release the bracket that attaches the female side of the electrical
connectors to the body studs.

- Remove and discard the bolt, and then remove the RH and center seat
buckles together.
Torque 40 Nm
Note: If the bolt is hard to remove, use an inductive
heating tool to melt the adhesive patch material. Position the inductive heating
tool coil around the bolt, and then heat the bolt for 20 seconds. Allow the bolt
to cool down for 2 minutes, and then remove and discard the bolt.

Install

- Install new bolt that attaches the RH and center seat buckles to the
body.
Torque 40 Nm
Note: Make sure that the guide pin is aligned.
- Install the bracket that attaches the female side of the connectors to
the body studs.

- Connect the RH and center seat buckle electrical connectors.
- Install the 2nd row seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row
(Remove and Replace).
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Note: This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or
production model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when
working on or near high-voltage systems and compone
Remove
Open both LH doors and lower both LH windows.
Move the LH front seat fully forward.
Release the clips that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the vehicle.
Tip: Release the clips at
SPECIAL TOOLS
Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A)
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pill
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Card, Magnetic Field Viewer (1062500-00-A)
S-Hook (10821717-00-A)
Remove
Remove LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front brake rotor. See
Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front hub to the knuckle,
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Flashlight, UV (1053591-00-A)
UV Leak Detection Kit (1080563-01-A)
Procedure
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cov