Tesla Model 3: Pretensioners

Pretensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st 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

Remove

1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
3. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
4. Remove the driver seat outer side cover. See Cover - Outer Side - Driver Seat (Remove and Install).

5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the pretensioner.

6. Remove the bolt that attaches the pretensioner to the seat track. Torque 40 Nm

Note: The bolt is attached to the pretensioner with a metal clip. The pretensioner and bolt must be replaced as an assembly.

7. Remove the 1st row outboard lap pretensioner from the seat track.

Install

1. Install the new pretensioner and bolt assembly to the seat track, and then tighten the bolt that attaches the pretensioner to the seat track. Torque 40 Nm

Note: Align the pretensioner guide pin to the seat track

2. Connect the pretensioner electrical connector.
3. Install the driver seat outer side cover. See Cover - Outer Side - Driver Seat (Remove and Install).
4. Reconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
5. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
6. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).

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