Tesla Model S: Seat Belt Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass shatter.

Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply, ensure that the driver's door window is fully open. Failure to follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.

Removal

1. Disconnect 12V power.
   • Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to procedure.
   • Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
2. Remove the plastic grommet that covers the seat belt fastener to the pre-tensioner.

   Note: The driver's seat has been removed from the graphic for clarity.

   

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

   

4. Remove the 'B' post upper trim (refer to procedure).
5. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the seat belt guide to the body and remove the guide (torque 5 Nm).

   

6. Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt D-ring to the body (torque 25 Nm).
7. Peel the carpet aside for access to the reel assembly.
8. Disconnect the seat belt reel connector and position the harness aside.

   Note: The pre-tensioner has been removed from the graphic for clarity.

   

9. Remove the upper bolt that secures the seat belt reel to the body (torque 20 Nm).
10. Remove the lower bolt that secures the seat belt reel to the body (torque 40 Nm).
11. Remove the seat belt reel assembly.

    

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

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