Tesla Model 3: Pretensioners
Pretensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
![Pretensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-54936DBE-9AA6-4D0B-ABAB-FC855AA26F75-online_small.jpg)
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
- 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 driver seat outer side cover. See Cover - Outer Side - Driver
Seat (Remove and Install).
![Pretensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-08DE0F3A-4D42-431F-9319-2A3AA0AE67E3-online_small.jpg)
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the pretensioner.
![Pretensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-25CB3965-7776-4F4C-B16F-1802C5320AB7-online_small.jpg)
- 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.
- Remove the 1st row outboard lap pretensioner from the seat track.
![](images/books/1773/GUID-58EFB10D-D8E1-4D2D-88A4-613C17526A50-online_small.jpg)
Install
![Pretensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-25CB3965-7776-4F4C-B16F-1802C5320AB7-online_small.jpg)
- 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
![Pretensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-08DE0F3A-4D42-431F-9319-2A3AA0AE67E3-online_small.jpg)
- Connect the pretensioner electrical connector.
- Install the driver seat outer side cover. See Cover - Outer Side -
Driver Seat (Remove and Install).
- Reconnect 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).
READ NEXT:
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove
and Repl
Remove
Open all doors.
Lower all windows.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Skt, 3/8in Dr, 10EP Torx Plus External (1130479-00-A)
Caution:
This procedure must not be used for replacement of a
defective inverter. For inverter re
Accelerator (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