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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Harness - Body Front Left (Remove and Replace)
Note: This procedure explains how to remove the front
left body harness from a vehicle with the 2nd Generation High
Voltage configuration. Vehicles with the 1st Generation High
Voltage configuration might be different.
Note: These graphics show a LHD vehicle produced in
mid-2014
Alignment Check
Raise the alignment platform until it is clear
of all 4 rack locks.
Lower the alignment platform onto the rack
locks and ensure that it is level.
Secure all 4 alignment optical targets.
Perform the rolling compensation.
Remove the pins from the sli
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