Tesla Model 3: Handle - 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 rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the LH 2nd row buckle. See
Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the 2nd row LH seat back hinge bracket. See
Bracket - Hinge - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the 2nd row center seatbelt assembly. See
Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat back latch. See
Latch - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clip that attaches the LH 2nd row seat back latch control
cable to the LH 2nd row seat backplate.
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH 2nd row seat back handle assembly to
the backplate, and then slide the handle assembly from the backplate.
Install
- Slide the LH 2nd row seat back handle assembly onto the LH 2nd row seat
backplate, and then install the bolts that attach the handle assembly to the
backplate.
Torque 2 Nm
- Fasten the clip that attaches the LH 2nd row seat back latch control
cable to the LH 2nd row seat backplate.
- Install the LH 2nd row seat back latch. See
Latch - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd row center seatbelt assembly. See
Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd row LH seat back hinge bracket. See
Bracket - Hinge - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH 2nd row buckle. See
Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Connect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
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SPECIAL TOOLS
M3 1R Headrest Removal Tool (1132841-00-A)
Remove
Release the RH and LH center headrest clips simultaneously, and then pull the
headrest upwards to remove it.
Note: Use a pocket scr
Remove
Remove the 2nd row center seatbelt assembly. See
Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace).
Release the cable clip that attaches the latch bracket to the seat back.
Rele
Remove
Remove the 2nd row LH seat back assembly. See
Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
Release the tabs that attach the pivot sleeve to the seat back assembly
pivot pin, and
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Remove
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat fully forward.
Note: Notice the location of the driver seat and front passenger
seat prior to moving them forward to help restore the seats back into their
original position.
Release the clips that attach the center console lower rear
Remove
Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Install).
Release the clips that attach the old LH side rail tethers to the LH
side rail, and then remove and discard the tethers from the vehicle.
Install
If not pre-installed, install new push clips (x