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Tesla Model 3: Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Seats / 2nd Row Seat Assemblies and Hardware / Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Fold down the LH 2nd row seat.

Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Pull the 2nd row side bolster inward, and then move the bolster up to remove from the vehicle.
  2. Remove and discard the bolster plastic bracket from the vehicle.

Note: The bracket might have come out with the bolster

Install

  1. Install new bolster plastic bracket to the 2nd row seat side bolster

Note: The bracket is one time use only.

  1. Align the bottom tab, and then push inward to install the bolster.

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