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Tesla Model 3: Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace)

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Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the driver headrest trim from the seat. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).

Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace) 

  1. 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.

Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace) 

  1. 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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