Tesla Model X: Pre-Tensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

1. Remove the driver's seat outer riser (refer to procedure).
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. Release the push clip that secures the front carpet to the body of the vehicle.

   

9. Use a trim tool to release the clips that secure the inboard and outboard covers from the inner seat riser.
10. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that secure the inner seat riser to the body of the vehicle (torque 34 Nm). Remove the washers (x2).

    Note: The inner seat riser cannot be removed from the vehicle; it is connected to the passenger's inner seat riser.

    

11. Fold the front carpet towards the front of the vehicle.
12. Use an inflatable wedge to lift the foam block.

    Caution: Do not overinflate the inflatable wedge; lifting the false floor too much can damage the false floor.

    

13. Alternate loosening the front and rear bolts that secure the pre-tensioner until the pre-tensioner is free (torque the front bolt that secures the bracket 5 Nm; torque the rear bolt that secures the pre-tensioner 40 Nm).

    Note: There is a push nut on both bolts.

    

14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front of the pre-tensioner.

    Warning: Ensure that 12V is still disconnected.

    

15. Remove the pre-tensioner from the vehicle.

    

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

Caution: Replace all Patchbolt(s).