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Tesla Model 3: Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Seats / 2nd Row Seat Assemblies and Hardware / Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install)

Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install)

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).

Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install)

  1. Release the clips that attach the bolster bracket, and remove the bracket from the vehicle.
  2. Remove the LH 2nd row buckle. See Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).

Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install)

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the heated seat connector for the LH 2nd row seat back assembly, if equipped.

Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install)

  1. Remove the nuts that attach the LH seat back assembly hinge bracket to the body.   Torque 18 Nm
  2. 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.
  3. 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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