Tesla Model 3: Seatbelt - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A)
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 Replace).
- Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH
(Remove and Replace).
- Insert the seat belt release key into the bottom of the seatbelt
pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
- 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 LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd
Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH
(Remove and Replace).
- 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
- Slide the seatbelt through the hole in the LH upper B-pillar trim, and
then set the trim aside.
- Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. SeeTrim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH
(Remove and Replace).
- Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the upper D-ring to the
B-pillar.
Torque 20 Nm
- 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
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) from the seat belt retractor.
- Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the seat belt retractor
to the base of the B-pillar.
Torque 40 Nm
- 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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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).
Disco
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See
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
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Remove
Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove and discard the nuts that attach the front LH stabilizer bar link
to the stabilizer bar and damper, and then remove the link from the vehicle.
Torque 98 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of remo