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

Tesla Model S (2012-2023) Service Manual / Safety and Restraint / 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.

    Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

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

    Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

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

    Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

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

    Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

  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).

    Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

  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).

    Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

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

    Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

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

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

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