Tesla Model S: Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Use a trim tool to carefully release the anchor bolt cap from
the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.
- Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt to the pre-tensioner
(torque 9 Nm).
- Remove the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.
- Carefully release the seat belt assembly from the upper pre-tensioner
cover.
- Wrap the seat belt connector with protective tape to prevent it
from damaging any of the interior.
- Remove the lower B-pillar trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the screw that secures the seat belt pre-tensioner cover
then remove the cover (torque 9 Nm).
- 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.
- Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt pre-tensioner to the
body of the vehicle (torque 40 Nm).
- Disconnect the seat belt pre-tensioner connector and harness.
- Remove the seat belt pre-tensioner from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: Prior to disconnection of 12 volt power supply,
ensure driver's door glass is in the fully open position. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Warni
Removal
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x2) securing impact sensor to door (torque 5 Nm).
Disconnect sensor harness connection.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, observe all relevant
safety precautions before removing or testing any SRS components.
Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit:
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configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Summon, or the
feature may not operate exactly as described.
Summon allows you to automatically park and retrieve
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you take longer road trips with confidence. If reaching
your destination requires charging, Trip Planner routes
you through the appropriate Supercharger locations.
Trip Planner selects a route and provides charging times
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