Tesla Model S: Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

1. Disconnect 12V power.
   • Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to procedure.
   • Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
2. Use a trim tool to carefully release the anchor bolt cap from the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.

   

3. Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt to the pre-tensioner (torque 9 Nm).

   

4. Remove the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.
5. Carefully release the seat belt assembly from the upper pre-tensioner cover.

   

6. Wrap the seat belt connector with protective tape to prevent it from damaging any of the interior.

   

7. Remove the lower B-pillar trim (refer to procedure).
8. Remove the screw that secures the seat belt pre-tensioner cover then remove the cover (torque 9 Nm).

   

9. 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.
10. Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt pre-tensioner to the body of the vehicle (torque 40 Nm).

    

11. Disconnect the seat belt pre-tensioner connector and harness.

    

12. Remove the seat belt pre-tensioner from the vehicle.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

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