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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Seat Assembly - 3rd Row (Replace)
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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Head Supports
The front seats include integrated head supports that
you cannot adjust.
The rear outboard seating positions include an
adjustable head support that can be raised/lowered or
removed. The head support should always be raised and
locked into position (so that the center is aligned with
the cente
Hose - HVAC - Drain (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the LH closeout extension assembly (refer to procedure).
Note: For vehicles built with the cold weather
package between May 31, 2013 and July 11, 2014, a fuse box
blocks access to the drain hose from the LH side. Remove the
RH close
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