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Tesla Model 3: Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Safety and Restraint / Seatbelts / Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

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 LH 2nd row buckle. See Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the 2nd row LH seat back hinge bracket. See Bracket - Hinge - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the armrest assembly to the seat back. Torque 15 Nm
  2. Pull the RH side of the armrest assembly forward, slide the armrest assembly towards the RH side of the seat, and then remove the armrest assembly from the seat back.

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the RH and LH center headrest clips simultaneously, and then pull the headrest upwards to remove it.

Note: Use a pocket screwdriver to release the LH headrest clip.

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the headrest clips from the seat.

Note: Use a wedge tool to lift up the guide locks from the seat.

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clips (x2), and then remove the trim from the base where the cup holders are located.

Note: Press the clips to release them from the seat frame

  1. Remove the 2nd row armrest closeout. See Closeout - Armrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clips (x2) that attach the 2nd row seat back bezel to the seat back, and then remove the bezel from the seat back.

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clips (x2) that attach the escutcheon to the seat back, and then remove the escutcheon from the seat back.

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the 2nd row seat soft back trim and foam from the seat back frame.

Note: Release the soft back trim from the bottom sides, and then release the foam from the seat back frame.

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clips (x2) and push clip that attach the 2nd row center seat back escutcheon support to the seat back, and then remove the escutcheon support from the seat back.

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clips (2) that attach the trim bolt cover to the seat back frame, and then remove the cover from the seat back.

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the center 2nd row seatbelt to the seat back frame, and then remove the seatbelt from the seat back frame. Torque 45 Nm

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Caution:

Replace all patchbolts

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