Tesla Model S: Seat Assembly - 3rd Row (Remove)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Seats / Seat Assembly - 3rd Row (Remove and Replace) / Seat Assembly - 3rd Row (Remove)
Removal
- Open the liftgate.
- Fold down the third row seats.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s). Caution: Protect the interior trim from possible damage.
- Remove the bolts that secure the third row seatbelt straps
(torque 26 Nm). Remove the seatbelt straps.
Note: The bolts screw into nut inserts that are
able to slide freely within the body panel. After removing
each seatbelt strap, place a wedge through the bolt hole so
that the nut inserts do not slide out of position. If they
do, refer to the installation instructions for how to
reposition them.
- Release the seat cushion catches on either side of the seat
assembly.
- With an assistant, remove the 3rd row seat from the vehicle.
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Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Before installing the mounting bolts, ensure that the
mounting bracket holes
Cover - Outer Side - Driver's Seat (Remove and Install)
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).
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Sensor - Ride Height - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise the vehicle at
this time.
Loosen the front LH lug nuts (torque 175 Nm).
Remove the
Charge Port - 3 Phase - Manual Release of Cable
Note: This procedure describes how to manually release a
cable from the 3 phase charge port. If the vehicle is equipped with
a single phase charge port, refer to procedure 44013005 (refer to
procedure).
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness a
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