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Tesla Model 3: Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Safety and Restraint / Seatbelts / Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)

Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Open both LH doors and lower both LH windows.
  2. Move the LH front seat fully forward.

Adjustable Top Loop (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.

  1. Set the LH upper B-pillar trim aside.

Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the upper D-ring to the B-pillar.

Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the adjustable top loop to the B-pillar.

Note: The patchbolt is permanently attached to the adjustable top loop

Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)

  1. Pull the top of the adjustable top loop away from the B-pillar, and then slide upwards to remove the adjustable top loop from the vehicle.

Install

Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)

  1. Position the adjustable top loop on the B-pillar, and then install the new patchbolt that attaches the adjustable top loop to the B-pillar. Torque 20 Nm

Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)

  1. Install the new patchbolt that attaches the upper D-ring to the B-pillar. Torque 20 Nm

Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)

  1. Lower the adjustable top loop to align it with the LH upper B-pillar trim.

Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)

  1. Insert the top portion of the LH upper B-pillar trim under the headliner to align the clips, and then press the bottom of the trim to fully engage all of the clips.

Note: Make sure the rubber door seals completely overlap the trim

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