Tesla Model 3: Pretensioners
Pretensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st 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
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 power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the driver seat outer side cover. See Cover - Outer Side - Driver
Seat (Remove and Install).

- Disconnect the electrical connector from the pretensioner.

- Remove the bolt that attaches the pretensioner to the seat track.
Torque 40 Nm
Note: The bolt is attached to the pretensioner with a metal
clip. The pretensioner and bolt must be replaced as an assembly.
- Remove the 1st row outboard lap pretensioner from the seat track.

Install

- Install the new pretensioner and bolt assembly to the seat track, and
then tighten the bolt that attaches the pretensioner to the seat track.
Torque 40 Nm
Note: Align the pretensioner guide pin to the seat track

- Connect the pretensioner electrical connector.
- Install the driver seat outer side cover. See Cover - Outer Side -
Driver Seat (Remove and Install).
- Reconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
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Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove
and Repl
Remove
Open all doors.
Lower all windows.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the front LH door closeout panel. See Closeout Panel - Door -
Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the door latch connector.
Remove the bolts that attach the latch to the rear of the door.
Torque 10 Nm
Press the latch cabl
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.
Remove
Open the LH rear door and lower the window.
Pry the outer belt seal from the rear do