Tesla Model 3: Foam - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Install
Install
- Install the driver side airbag into the pocket within the seatback
cover.
Note: Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs extend
out of the holes of the pocket.
- Install the backrest foam down onto the seat back frame, and then
install the bottom of the foam into the frame.
- Fasten the clips that attach the backrest foam to the seat back frame
Note: Fasten the clips at the top and work down.
- Install the seat heater connectors to the seat underside, and then
fasten the clips that attach the connectors to the seat underside.
- Connect the electrical harness to the seat heater connectors.
- Install the electrical harness to the seat frame, and then fasten the
clips that attach the electrical harness to the seat frame.
- Connect the electrical harness to the lumbar pump connector.
- Connect the electrical harness to the ECU connector.
- Connect the electrical harness to the recliner motor connector.
- Install the side airbag to the seat frame, and then install new nuts to
attach the airbag to the frame.
Torque 5.4 Nm
- Connect the electrical harness to the side airbag connector.
- Fasten the clips that attach the outboard side of the seat back cover to
the seat back frame.
- Hook the upper flaps that cover the LH and RH lower corners of the seat
back frame.
- Hook the lower flaps that cover the LH and RH lower corners of the seat
back frame.
- Install the seat back shell to the seat. See
Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Install the inner side shield to the seat, and then fasten the clips
that attach the shield to the seat.
- Install the side outer cover to the driver seat. See
Cover - Outer Side - Driver Seat (Remove and Install).
- Install the driver headrest trim. See
Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Install the driver seat. See
Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
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Remove
Remove the driver seat. See
Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Remove the driver headrest trim. See
Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Remove the side outer cover from the dr
Install
Install the seat cushion foam to the seat cushion frame, and then fasten
the clips (x3) that attach the foam to the frame at the outboard and inboard
sides, and at the front.
Note: Make
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Remove
Open all doors and lower all windows.
Open the hood.
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and
Rep
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover.