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Tesla Model 3: Motor - Seat Height - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

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Motor - Seat Height - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the middle A-Pillar trim panel. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH lower A-Pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the driver seat. See Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).

Motor - Seat Height - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the seat height motor connector.

Motor - Seat Height - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the seat height motor to the seat cushion frame.  Torque 23 Nm

Motor - Seat Height - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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:

  • Replace all patchbolts.

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