2025-04-21

1st Row - Seat Belt Retractor - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 2005010502 FRT 0.40 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  1. 2025-04-21: Changed the torque value for the patch bolt (1786770-00-A) to 30Nm.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: 1st Row - Seat Belt Retractor - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
The patch bolt that attaches the LH upper D-ring to the adjustable top loop
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T50 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace 1786770-00-A
The patch bolt that attaches the LH front seat belt retractor to the base of the LH B-pillar
40 Nm (29.5 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace 1846261-00-A

Remove

  1. Open all doors and lower all windows.
  2. Move both front seats forward.
  3. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  4. Insert the seat belt release key (1493782-00-A) into the bottom of the seat belt pretensioner coupling to release the seat belt from the pretensioner.
  5. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (5-Seat) (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove and discard the patch bolt that attaches the LH upper D-ring to the adjustable top loop.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx T50 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  9. Remove the LH 1st row seatbelt webbing guide bar. See 1st Row Seat Belt Web Guide (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove and discard the patch bolt that attaches the LH front seat belt retractor to the base of the LH B-pillar.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  11. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH front seat belt retractor connectors (x2).
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    Note
    Slide the orange locking tabs on the both sides of the connector at the same time to release the connectors.
  12. Remove the LH front seatbelt retractor from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Install the LH front seatbelt retractor to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the electrical harness to the seatbelt retractor connectors (x2).
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    Note
    An audible click will be heard when the connectors are fully seated.
  3. Install a new patch bolt (1846261-00-A) to attach the LH front seat belt retractor to the base of the LH B-pillar.
    40 Nm (29.5 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  4. Install the LH 1st row seatbelt webbing guide bar. 1st Row Seat Belt Web Guide (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install a new patch bolt (1845880-00-B) to attach the LH upper D-ring to the top loop.
    30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx T50 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  6. Install the LH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (5-Seat) (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the LH front seatbelt pretensioner coupling onto the LH front seat pretensioner.
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    Note
    Perform a pull-push-pull test to verify the pretensioner and coupling are fully seated.
  10. Connect the LV battery. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  11. Move both front seats to original position.
  12. Raise all windows and close all doors.