Tesla Model 3: Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 the vehicle.
Note: The bracket might have come out with the bolster
Install
- Install new bolster plastic bracket to the 2nd row seat side bolster
Note: The bracket is one time use only.
- Align the bottom tab, and then push inward to install the bolster.
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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
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace)
Lift the 12V cap straight up from over the high voltage controller
connector on the RH
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Lift the HV cap straight up from over the DC input connector on the LH
side of the pen
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Remove
Note: This procedure applies only to the RH side. The LH rear
reflex lens is part of the charge port.
Apply masking around the RH rear reflex lens.
Use a plastic trim tool to release the clips that attach the RH rear
reflex lens to the body, and then remove the RH rear reflex lens f
Remove
Animated demonstration
Turn off the climate control system.
Remove the RH side center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the passenger footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).