Tesla Model 3: Seatbelt - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A)
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 Replace).
- 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.
- 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 seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd
Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH
(Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the vehicle.
Tip: Release the clips at the bottom of the LH upper B-pillar trim first, and
then release the clips at the top of the trim
- Slide the seatbelt through the hole in the LH upper B-pillar trim, and
then set the trim aside.
- Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. SeeTrim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH
(Remove and Replace).
- Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the upper D-ring to the
B-pillar.
Torque 20 Nm
- Remove the bolts that attach the seat belt webbing guide to the
B-pillar, and then remove the guide from the B-pillar.
Torque 3.5 Nm
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) from the seat belt retractor.
- Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the seat belt retractor
to the base of the B-pillar.
Torque 40 Nm
- Remove the LH front seatbelt from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution:
Replace all patchbolts
Note: After reinstalling the seatbelt pretensioner into the
seatbelt pretensioner coupling, perform a pull test to make sure that the
seatbelt and pretensioner are securely engaged.
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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).
Disco
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See
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
SEE MORE:
The vehicle's tires must be secured onto the
truck using the eight-point tie-down method.
Ensure any metal parts on the tie-down
straps do not contact painted surfaces or
the face of the wheels.
Do not place tie-down straps over body
panels or through the wheels.
Caution: Attachi
Remove
Remove the screws (x4) that attach the rear license plate to the rear
license plate bracket, if a license plate is installed. Otherwise, skip to
the next step.
Remove the screws (x2) that attach the rear license plate bracket to the
vehicle, and then remove the bracket from t