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
- 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).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the pretensioner.
- 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.
Install
- 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
- 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).
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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:
Remove
Remove the front license plate bracket.
Remove the front fascia.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH front turn signal/fog
light connector.
Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the front turn
signal/fog light.
Remove the screws that attach
General Wheel and Tire Terms
Accessory Weight
The combined weight (in excess of those items replaced) of
items available as factory installed equipment.
Bead
The inner edge of a tire that is shaped to fit to the rim and form
an air tight seal. The bead is constructed of steel wires w