08/12/2022 08:39:22
Seat Belt Assembly - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 20056102
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.
Note
In the event of an airbag or seat belt tensioner deployment, certain airbag and seat belt components must be replaced, and other components must be inspected for damage. Refer to SRS Inspection and Component Replacement for a specific list of items that must be inspected and replaced.
Removal
- Open the liftgate and both rear doors for access.
- Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power .
- Remove the LH rear sill panel trim (refer to procedure).
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Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt lower forward anchor to the body and
move the belt aside (torque 40 Nm).
- Fold the LH seat back down for access.
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Remove and discard the bolt that secures the seat belt reel to the body (torque
40 Nm).
CAUTIONThis bolt is particularly difficult to remove on vehicles built before approximately October 1st, 2013. If the vehicle was built before approximately October 1st, 2013, refer to the steps and information below to reduce the risk of breaking the bolt during removal.NoteThe preferred method of removing the bolt is to use an inductive heater to melt the adhesive patch material:WarningPersons that have a pacemaker or any other kind of electronic or metal surgical implant must stay at least 1 m (3 ft) away from the inductive heater while it is in use.WarningRemove all metallic items (such as coins, keys, electronics, and tools) from pockets before using the inductive heater.WarningEnsure that there is a properly-maintained fire extinguisher in the work area before using the inductive heater.WarningUse the inductive heater in a well-ventilated area.NoteIf an inductive heater is not available, use a 19 mm spiral-fluted bolt extractor to apply extra torque to the bolt head:NoteIf the bolt head breaks off of the shaft:CAUTIONPerform the following procedure to reduce the risk of damaging the threads. If the threads are damaged on a vehicle with a 2nd generation rear node, the vehicle must be sent to a Tesla Approved Body Shop. Primer Free Heli-Coil inserts can be used to repair the 2nd row lower seat belt threads in vehicles with a 1st generation rear node. Refer to TN-15-92-001, "Installing Heli-Coil Inserts".
1st generation rear node Lower seat belt hole, 1st generation rear node 2nd generation rear node Lower seat belt hole, 2nd generation rear node - Remove the curtain airbag tether bolt from the seat belt bracket (torque 10 Nm).
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Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the seat belt bracket to the body (torque 40 Nm).
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Remove the seat belt reel assembly.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- If the seat belt reel was secured to the body with a bolt that had adhesive patch material, thoroughly clean the female threads in the rear node and replace the bolt with one that does not have adhesive patch material.
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If the vehicle has a molded-in-color C-pillar middle trim panel, route the seat
belt lower forward anchor and seat belt tongue through the C-pillar middle trim
panel before installing the lower forward anchor bolt.
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If the component was replaced due
to an internal failure:
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
- Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
- In Toolbox 3, click , and then select SDM or RCM depending on the vehicle Restraint Control Type.
- Click Read DTCs to display the DTCs.
- Power cycle the vehicle.
- Click Clear DTCs to clear the DTCs.
- Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.