Tesla Model 3: Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)
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).
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the LH 2nd row buckle. See Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd
Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the 2nd row LH seat back hinge bracket. See Bracket - Hinge -
Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the bolt that attaches the armrest assembly to the seat back.
Torque 15 Nm
- Pull the RH side of the armrest assembly forward, slide the armrest
assembly towards the RH side of the seat, and then remove the armrest
assembly from the seat back.
- Release the RH and LH center headrest clips simultaneously, and then
pull the headrest upwards to remove it.
Note: Use a pocket screwdriver to release the LH headrest clip.
- Remove the headrest clips from the seat.
Note: Use a wedge tool to lift up the guide locks from the
seat.
- Release the clips (x2), and then remove the trim from the base where the
cup holders are located.
Note: Press the clips to release them from the seat frame
- Remove the 2nd row armrest closeout. See Closeout - Armrest - 2nd Row (Remove
and Replace).
- Release the clips (x2) that attach the 2nd row seat back bezel to the
seat back, and then remove the bezel from the seat back.
- Release the clips (x2) that attach the escutcheon to the seat back, and
then remove the escutcheon from the seat back.
- Remove the 2nd row seat soft back trim and foam from the seat back frame.
Note: Release the soft back trim from the bottom sides, and then
release the foam from the seat back frame.
- Release the clips (x2) and push clip that attach the 2nd row center seat
back escutcheon support to the seat back, and then remove the escutcheon
support from the seat back.
- Release the clips (2) that attach the trim bolt cover to the seat back
frame, and then remove the cover from the seat back.
- Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the center 2nd row seatbelt to
the seat back frame, and then remove the seatbelt from the seat back frame.
Torque 45 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution:
Replace all patchbolts
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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
SEE MORE:
The charge port is unable to detect whether a
charge cable is inserted or the type of charge
cable connected.
If this alert appears while a charge cable is
connected, it should be determined whether
the issue is caused by the charging equipment
or the vehicle. Try charging the vehicle using
Remove
Open the front LH door, and fully lower the window.
Remove the front LH door tweeter. See
Tweeter - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH front door puddle light. See
Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the refle