Tesla Model S: Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Use a trim tool to carefully release the anchor bolt cap from
the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.
- Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt to the pre-tensioner
(torque 9 Nm).
- Remove the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.
- Carefully release the seat belt assembly from the upper pre-tensioner
cover.
- Wrap the seat belt connector with protective tape to prevent it
from damaging any of the interior.
- Remove the lower B-pillar trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the screw that secures the seat belt pre-tensioner cover
then remove the cover (torque 9 Nm).
- Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt pre-tensioner support
bracket to the body of the vehicle:
- Model S vehicles built prior to December 8, 2015:
Torque 9 Nm.
- Model S vehicles built on December 8, 2015 or later:
Torque 5 Nm.
- Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt pre-tensioner to the
body of the vehicle (torque 40 Nm).
- Disconnect the seat belt pre-tensioner connector and harness.
- Remove the seat belt pre-tensioner from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: Prior to disconnection of 12 volt power supply,
ensure driver's door glass is in the fully open position. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
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Removal
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x2) securing impact sensor to door (torque 5 Nm).
Disconnect sensor harness connection.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, observe all relevant
safety precautions before removing or testing any SRS components.
Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit:
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Removal
Open both driver's side doors.
Power the seat height adjust fully upwards for access.
Remove the screw that secures the outer side cover to the seat
(torque 1 Nm).
Carefully release the outer side cover
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer