Tesla Model 3: Armrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Open all four doors and move the front LH and RH seats fully forward.
- Fold down the RH 2nd row seatback assembly.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the 2nd row armrest to the LH 2nd row seat
back assembly.
Torque 15 Nm
- Pull the RH side of the 2nd row center armrest towards the front of the
vehicle, and then slide the 2nd row armrest out of the LH 2nd row seat back
assembly.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Release the LH 2nd row seat back and fold it slightly forward.
Use a pry tool to release the clips (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat
back handle bezel to the LH 2nd row seat back h
Remove
Fold down the LH 2nd row seat.
Pull the 2nd row side bolster inward, and then move the bolster up to
remove from the vehicle.
Remove and discard the bolster plastic bracket from t
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove
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Remove
Place two thumbs at the 1 and 2 o'clock positions, resting your knuckles on
the bumper fascia surface to support your hand position. Use both thumbs to
apply force on the outer edge of the cover.
Remove
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and
Recharge).
Remove the outer HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer
(Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical