Tesla Model 3: Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (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 lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the LH rear seat belt buckle electrical connector.
- Release the plastic bracket that attaches the female side of the
electrical connector to the body studs.
- Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the LH 2nd row buckle to the
vehicle.
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.
Callout / Description
- LH Buckle
- Center Seatbelt Webbing Anchor
- LH Inner Penthouse Rail
Install
- Position the center 2nd row seatbelt underneath the LH 2nd row buckle,
and then install new bolt that attaches the LH 2nd row buckle to the
vehicle.
Torque
40 Nm
Note: Make sure the guide pin is aligned when installing the
new LH 2rd row buckle. Make sure the guide pin is aligned when installing the
new LH 2rd row buckle.
- Install the plastic bracket that attaches the female side of the
electrical connector to the body studs.
- Connect the LH rear seat belt buckle electrical connector.
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
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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
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Disco
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off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows
down Model 3 and feeds any surplus energy
back to the Battery.
By anticipating your stops and reducing or
removing pressure from the accelerator pedal
to slow down, you can take advantage of
regenera
Model 3 has an air filter that prevents pollen,
industrial fallout, road dust and other particles
from entering through the vents. Tesla
recommends replacing the cabin air filter
every 2 years.
Cabin Overheat Protection
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temperature of the cabin in ext