Tesla Model 3: Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Install)
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 and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the bolster bracket, and the remove the
bracket from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the heated seat connector for the
RH 2nd row seat back, if equipped.
- Remove the nuts that attach the RH seat back hinge bracket to the body.
Torque 18 Nm
- Lift the right side of the RH seat back assembly up, move forward and to
the right, and pull the inner pivot out of the LH seat back assembly.
- Remove the RH 2nd row seat back from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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
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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Install
Use the gantry and H-frame hoist to lift the HV battery out of the
shipping container.
If the replacement HV battery has an HV battery center rail ski, go to
step 8.
With an assistant, install the center rail ski to the HV battery.
Install the bolts that attach the center rail
Install
Install the LH rear lower fore link to the subframe,
and then hand-tighten the bolt that attaches the LH rear
lower fore link to the subframe.