Tesla Model S: Seat Assembly - 3rd Row (Remove and Replace)
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Removal
Open the liftgate.
Fold down the third row seats.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Caution: Protect the interior trim from possi
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Before installing the mounting bolts, ensure that the
mounting bracket holes
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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Depressurize
Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
Press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails.
Leave the driver's door open to keep the drive rails on.
Use the Toolbox "Air Suspension Fill/Deflate" panel to
depressurize the system.
Pressurize
Procedure
Remove the front hub assembly
(refer to procedure).
Install the dust shield using the 2 existing
holes in the knuckle (torque 8 Nm).
Use a punch to mark the location of the 3rd
bolt hole onto the knuckle.