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Tesla Model 3: Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

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Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

Note:  This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high-voltage systems and components

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool, Inductive Heating (1032900-00-A)

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).

Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the LH rear seat belt buckle electrical connector.

Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the plastic bracket that attaches the female side of the electrical connector to the body studs.

Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the LH 2nd row buckle to the vehicle. Torque 40 Nm

Note: If the bolt is hard to remove, use an inductive heating tool to melt the adhesive patch material. Position the inductive heating tool coil around the bolt, and then heat the bolt for 20 seconds. Allow the bolt to cool down for 2 minutes, and then remove and discard the bolt.

Callout / Description

  1. LH Buckle
  2. Center Seatbelt Webbing Anchor
  3. LH Inner Penthouse Rail

Install

Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Position the center 2nd row seatbelt underneath the LH 2nd row buckle, and then install new bolt that attaches the LH 2nd row buckle to the vehicle. Torque 40 Nm

Note: Make sure the guide pin is aligned when installing the new LH 2rd row buckle. Make sure the guide pin is aligned when installing the new LH 2rd row buckle.

Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Install the plastic bracket that attaches the female side of the electrical connector to the body studs.

Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Connect the LH rear seat belt buckle electrical connector.
  2. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).

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