Tesla Model 3: Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install)
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).
- Release the clips that attach the bolster bracket, and remove the
bracket from the vehicle.
- Remove the LH 2nd row buckle. See
Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the heated seat connector for the
LH 2nd row seat back assembly, if equipped.
- Remove the nuts that attach the LH seat back assembly hinge bracket to
the body.
Torque 18 Nm
- Lift the left side of the LH seat back assembly up, move forward and to
the left, and pull the inner pivot out of the RH seat back assembly.
- Remove the LH seat back assembly from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution:
Replace all patchbolts.
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the RH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove an
Remove
Move the driver seat and the front passenger seat fully forward.
Note: Note the position of the driver seat and the front passenger
seat prior to movement so that both seats are restored
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH
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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 up on the shell to unhook it from the seat back frame, and lay the
shell back.
Release
Install
With an assistant, install the spring compressor
onto the new LH rear suspension spring, and then
compress the spring.
Install the new LH rear suspension spring into
position while raising the support stand until the LH