Tesla Model 3: Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace)- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A)
Torx Plus T45 (1082447-07-A)
Remove
Note: Though the driver seat is described, the procedure is the
same for the front passenger seat.
- Remove the LH lower A-Pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Insert the seat belt release key into the bottom of the seatbelt
pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
- If replacing the seat with a new one, release the clips that attach the
driver seat track rear covers, and then remove the track rear covers from
the vehicle. Otherwise, skip to
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- Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the driver
seat to the body.
Caution:
Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to remove the seat bolts.
- Move the seat fully rearward.
- Remove the driver seat track front covers.
- Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the front of the driver
seat to the body.
Caution:
Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to remove the seat bolts.
- Adjust the seat cushion height to maximum.
Caution:
Do not allow the seat headrest to compress the sun visor as it might
crack the mirror.
- Move the seat fully forward.
Caution:
Do not allow the seat headrest to compress the sun visor as it might
crack the mirror.
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Disconnect the seat electrical harness connector from the LH body
controller.
- Release the clips that attach the seat electrical harness to the body.
- With an assistant, remove the seat from the vehicle.
Note: Lift the seat, tilt the seat back, rotate the cushion toward
the door, and remove the seat from the vehicle, cushion first.
Caution: If discarding the entire seat, Service Centers must
remove the seat-mounted airbag and pre-tensioner before discarding the seat.
Follow local Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) best practices to dispose of
the airbag and the pre-tensioner (for example, place the airbag and the pre-tensioner
into the appropriate hazardous waste receptacles located in the Service Center).
Then dispose of the seat. Refer to Service Bulletin SI-19-20-001.
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Install
Note: Though the driver seat is described, the procedure is the
same for the front passenger seat.
With an assistant, install the seat into the vehicle.
Note: Lift the seat sideways with t
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements
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Remove
Partially raise the vehicle to a comfortable working height. See Raise
Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
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).
Disconne