Tesla Model 3: Motor - Seat Height - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)
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).
- Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the middle A-Pillar trim panel. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH lower A-Pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the driver seat. See
Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the seat height motor connector.
- Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the seat height motor to
the seat cushion frame.
Torque 23 Nm
- Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the seat height motor to
the rear RH link, and then remove the motor from the seat.
Torque 18 Nm
Tip:
Slide the seat height motor down and out, away from the wiring harness.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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Remove
Remove the driver seat. See
Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Remove the driver seat outer side cover. See
Cover - Outer Side - Driver Seat (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the
Remove
Remove the drivers seat outer side cover. See
Cover - Outer Side - Driver Seat (Remove and Install).
Carefully release the clips that attach the seat cushion and seat back
buttons
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1507 (NA)
(1076921-00-B)
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1587 (EMEA)
(1076921-00-A)
Insulat
The vehicle's tires must be secured onto the
truck using the eight-point tie-down method.
Ensure any metal parts on the tie-down
straps do not contact painted surfaces or
the face of the wheels.
Do not place tie-down straps over body
panels or through the wheels.
Caution: Attachi