Tesla Model 3: Seatbelt - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A)

Remove

1. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
2. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
3. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
4. Insert the seat belt release key into the bottom of the seatbelt pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
5. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
6. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
7. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
8. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
9. Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).

10. Release the clips that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the vehicle.

Tip: Release the clips at the bottom of the LH upper B-pillar trim first, and then release the clips at the top of the trim

11. Slide the seatbelt through the hole in the LH upper B-pillar trim, and then set the trim aside.
12. Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. SeeTrim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).

13. Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the upper D-ring to the B-pillar. Torque 20 Nm

14. Remove the bolts that attach the seat belt webbing guide to the B-pillar, and then remove the guide from the B-pillar. Torque 3.5 Nm

15. Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) from the seat belt retractor.

16. Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the seat belt retractor to the base of the B-pillar. Torque 40 Nm
17. Remove the LH front seatbelt from the vehicle.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Caution:

Replace all patchbolts

Note: After reinstalling the seatbelt pretensioner into the seatbelt pretensioner coupling, perform a pull test to make sure that the seatbelt and pretensioner are securely engaged.

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