Tesla Model S: Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Seats / Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Fully open the LH rear door.
- Release the LH rear seat back rest lock and push the rear seat back rest flat for access.
- Insert a wedge tool behind the bolster to provide outward
pressure.
- Use a long screwdriver or long pliers to disengage the upper grommet.
- Release the seat side bolster from the grommet.
Caution: If the bolster cannot be removed easily,
do not force it. This might bend the bolster structure,
permanently damaging the bolster.
- Repeat steps 4-5 on the lower grommet.
- Remove the seat side bolster.
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Striker - Seat back - 2nd Row Seat - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove rear trunk side trim (refer to procedure)
Remove rear sill trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x2) securing striker to body (torque 17 Nm).
Pivot Lock - Seat back - 2nd Row Seat - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove LH rear seat back rest assembly (refer to procedure)
Remove E-clip securing pivot lock.
Slide pivot
Pivot Lock - Seat back - 2nd Row Seat - RH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove rear seat back rest assembly (refer to procedure)
Remove E-clip securing pivot lock.
Slide pivot lock fr
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Fully clean the area before installing the new charger.
Note: Have an assistant hold up the front of the HVJB
20-30 mm until the coolant hoses have been secured to the charger.
Position the new charger over the mounting studs on the base of
the vehicle, but do not secure the nuts
Microphone - Bluetooth (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Release the front of the exterior overhead console and pull
downward.
Caution: Do not damage the harness connections on the
inside of the overhead console.
Disconnect the 2 harness connect
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