Tesla Model 3: Striker - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See
Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the RH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the RH upper C-pillar trim. See
Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips (x4) that attach the front of the package tray to the
body.
- Pull the package tray forward, and then lift up the package tray to
access the seat back striker.
Note: Support the package tray in the raised position.
- Remove the bolts that attach the seat back striker to the body, and then
remove the striker from the vehicle.
Torque 16 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH
SPECIAL TOOLS
Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A)
Remove
Open the LH front door.
Move the driver's seat fully forward, and adjust the seat cushion height
to maximum.
Caution:
Do n
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the cooling fan module. See Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and
Install).
Release the clips that attach the active grille shutter to the cooling
fan module, and then remove the active grille shutter from the module.
Remove the screws that attach the radiator to the con
How Airbags Work
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact
that exceeds deployment thresholds. These
thresholds are designed to predict the severity
of a crash in time for the airbags to help
protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags
inflate instantly with considerable force
accompanied