Tesla Model 3: Attaching Upper Tether Straps
If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its hook to the anchor point located on the shelf behind the rear seats.
Note: The location of anchor points may not be readily visible but can be found by identifying a slice in the seat's material.
Warning: Tighten upper tether straps according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child safety seat.
Warning: USE ONLY SEAT BELT RETAINED CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN THE CENTER SEATING POSITION.
To access an anchor point, press down on the back of its cover.
For dual-strap tethers, position a strap on each side of the head support.
For single-strap tethers at the outboard seating positions, run the strap over the outside-facing side of the head support (same side of the head support as the seat belt retraction mechanism).
For a single-strap tether in the center seating position, fully lower the head support and run the strap over the top center of the head support.
Testing a Child Safety Seat
Before seating a child, always make sure the child safety seat is not loose:
- Hold the child safety seat by the belt path and try to slide the safety seat from side to side and front to back.
- If the seat moves more than one inch (2.5 cm), it is too loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect the LATCH retained child safety seat.
- If you are unable to reduce slack, try a different seat location or try another child safety seat.
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Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Oil Pump Screen Removal, Model 3 (1140378-00-A)
Remove
Remove the oil pump. See
Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace).
Use the special tool to remove the oil screen from the rear drive unit.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal
Seal - Secondary - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Open the LH rear door.
Use narrow-width tape to carefully mark the location of the secondary
seal around the door.
Caution:
Make sure that the edge of the tape accurately follows the edge of the
seal.
Release the ends of the door secondary seal from the ends of the inner
bel
