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
SEE MORE:
Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness from the
connector.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH steering wheel switch
connector.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH steering
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).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood