Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
FRT No: 20101002
Removal
Disconnect 12V power.
Rear wheel drive (RWD):
Refer to procedure
.
Dual Motor:
Refer to procedure
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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)
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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.