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Tesla Model 3: Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

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Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the driver seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).

Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1.  Release the clips that attach the outboard side of the seat back cover to the seat back frame, and then expose the air bag connector.

Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the driver side airbag connector.

Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the recliner motor connector.

Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the ECU connector.

Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the lumbar pump connector.

Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the seat frame.

Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) 

  1. Release the clip that attaches the seat trim to the lumbar support assembly.

Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clips that attach the lumbar pump pouch to the seat frame, and then separate the pouch from the seat back.

Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the lumbar support assembly to the seat frame.   Torque 5 Nm

Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. Slide the lumbar support assembly down, then press the bottom of the lumbar support assembly in, and at the same time, slide the lumbar support assembly up. Pivot the bottom of the lumbar support assembly out from the frame, and pull the lumbar support assembly down and out of the frame.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

    READ NEXT:

     Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Remove the driver headrest trim from the seat. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).   Release the clips that attach the seat back shell to the driver seat, lift

     Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace)

     Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace)- Remove

    SPECIAL TOOLS Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A) Torx Plus T45 (1082447-07-A) Remove Note: Though the driver seat is described, the procedure is the same for the front passenger seat.

    SEE MORE:

     Brake Pedal - Remove

      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). Disconnect 12V p

     Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace) - Remove

    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).

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