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

FRT No: 20101002

Removal

  1. Disconnect 12V power.
  2. Use a trim tool to carefully release the anchor bolt cap from the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.
  3. Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt to the pre-tensioner (torque 9 Nm).
  4. Remove the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.
  5. Carefully release the seat belt assembly from the upper pre-tensioner cover.
  6. Wrap the seat belt connector with protective tape to prevent it from damaging any of the interior.
  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).
  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).
  11. Disconnect the seat belt pre-tensioner connector and harness.
  12. Remove the seat belt pre-tensioner from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.