Tesla Model 3: Bracket - Hinge - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 and Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat back. See
Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
- Release the clip that attaches the electrical connector to the hinge
bracket.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the LH 2nd row seat back hinge bracket to
the seat back, and then remove the bracket from the seat back.
Torque 45 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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
Remove
Remove the 2nd row armrest. See
Armrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips and tabs that attach the 2nd row armrest closeout to
the 2nd row seat, and then remove th
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Remove
Open the rear trunk.
Lift up the trunk floor trim and remove it from the vehicle.
Tip:
Use the pull tab located at the rear edge of the trunk floor trim.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Remove
Remove the rear fascia.
Remove all of the rear parking distance sensors.
Release the tabs that attach the LH and RH rear reflectors to the rear
fascia, and then remove the reflectors from the fascia.
Inside
Outside
Remove the bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the inn