Tesla Model 3: Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the driver headrest trim from the seat. See
Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the seat back shell to the driver seat,
lift up on the shell to unhook it from the seat back frame, and lay the
shell back.
- Release the clips that attach the shell apron to the underside of the
seat, and then remove the shell from the seat.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Note: Though the driver seat is described, the procedure is the
same for the front passenger seat.
Install
Note: Though the driver seat is described, the procedure is the
same for the front passenger seat.
With an assistant, install the seat into the vehicle.
Note: Lift the seat sideways with t
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Use an IPA wipe to clean the mating surfaces of the DCDC passthrough,
and the DCDC harness.
Install the 12V DCDC passthrough into the penthouse, install the bolts
that attach the 12V DCDC passthrough to the penthouse, and then mark the
bolts with a paint pen after they are torq
The airbags and other SRS components are triggered using relatively low
operating currents. To prevent accidental deployment, always adhere to the
following precautions:
Warning: Do not use a multimeter or other general purpose test equipment on
SRS components. Only use the recommended diagnostic