2026-05-12

Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13040102 0.48 NOTA: Salvo explicitamente indicado em contrário no procedimento, o código de correção acima e o FRT refletem todo o trabalho necessário para a realização deste procedimento, incluindo os procedimentos associados. Não acumule códigos de correção, salvo se explicitamente instruído. NOTA: Consulte Tempos de taxa fixa para saber mais sobre FRT e sobre a respetiva criação. NOTA: Consulte Proteção pessoal para garantir que utiliza o EPI adequado durante a realização do procedimento abaixo. NOTA: Consulte para conhecer as práticas seguras e saudáveis de trabalho.

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Aviso
As extremidades da base do banco são afiadas e podem causar ferimentos. Quando remover o banco do veículo e realizar procedimentos que impliquem trabalhos na base do banco ou perto da mesma, use luvas resistentes a cortes.
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Nota
The front seats contain airbags and pretensioners and therefore must be disposed of properly. See for more information. Add Correction Code 20010707 to document the labor; the labor time for destructively removing and disposing of the front seat airbag and pretensioner is not reflected in the front seat removal and replacement labor time.
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Though the 1st row LH seat is described, the procedure is the same for the 1st row RH seat. This procedure can be used for the driver seat and the passenger seat in LHD and RHD vehicles.
Equipamento:
  • 1133787-00-A Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3
  • 1082447-07-A Torx Plus T45
  • 2024-12-04: Added configuration information for front seat assemblies with the Tesla mini-tilt motor.
  • 2024-09-26: Updated step for OCS self calibration routine.
  • 2023-07-03: Added steps to remove and install the front and rear seat track covers and updated steps for software reinstall and seat calibration.

Torque Specifications

Tabela 1. Torque Specifications: Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Front seat to body bolt
33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
Replace Bolts are patched PN: 1458818-00-B

Remove

  1. Open all the doors and lower all the windows.
  2. If servicing the front passenger seat:
    1. Place the vehicle into Service Mode. See .
    2. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See .
    3. Reinstall the vehicle software. See .
  3. Remove the LH mid A-Pillar trim. See .
  4. Remove the LH lower A-Pillar trim. See .
  5. Release the clip that attaches the LH front carpet to the body near the front of the LH door opening.
  6. Fold the front of the LH front carpet rearward so that the LH body controller module and its surrounding connectors are exposed.
  7. Insert the seat belt release key (1133787-00-A) into the bottom of the seatbelt pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
  8. Move the seat fully forward.
  9. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the 1st row LH seat to the body.
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    CUIDADO
    Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to remove the seat bolts.
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    Nota
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx Plus T45 socket
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    Use the torchless heat induction tool to ease the removal of patch bolts, if necessary.
  10. Move the seat fully rearward.
  11. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the front of the 1st row LH seat to the body.
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    CUIDADO
    Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to remove the seat bolts.
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    Nota
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx Plus T45 socket
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    Nota
    Use the torchless heat induction tool to ease the removal of patch bolts, if necessary.
  12. Adjust the LH front seat to the middle of the seat tracks, and then raise the seat fully.
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    Performing this step will aide in removing the seat.
  13. Remove the rear underhood apron. See .
  14. Remove the HEPA filter assemhly. See .
  15. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  16. Locate the LH front seat electrical connector on the LH body controller module.
  17. Release the LH front seat connector lock, and then remove the connector from the LH body controller.
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    Nota
    Squeeze the release tab on the LH front seat connector lock, and then swing the lock away from the connector to release the lock.
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    CUIDADO
    Do not pull on the connector too hard. If the connector does not easily disconnect from the LH body controller, the lock is still engaged.
  18. Release the clips (x2) that attach the LH front seat harness to the LH footwell support bracket near the LH side of the LH footwell.
  19. Release the clips that attach the LH front seat harness to the LH front seat harness guide.
  20. Pull the LH front seat harness out from under the LH front carpet.
  21. With assistance, remove the seat from the vehicle.
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    Nota
    Lift the seat, tilt the seat back, rotate the cushion toward the front door, and remove the seat from the vehicle, cushion first.
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    CUIDADO
    Take care not to damage the upholstery or trim while removing the seat.
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    If reinstalling the seat, place the seat in an area where it is not likely to be tipped over or otherwise damaged.

Install

  1. With assistance, position the 1st row LH seat in the vehicle.
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    Take care not to damage the upholstery or trim while positioning the seat.
  2. Route the 1st row LH seat harness under the LH front carpet, position the harness in the harness guide, and then install the clips that attach the harness to the harness guide.
  3. Install the clips (x2) that attach the LH front seat harness to the LH footwell support bracket near the LH side of the LH footwell.
  4. Install the LH front seat harness connector on the LH body controller, and then engage the connector lock.
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    Perform a push-pull test to ensure that the connector is fully seated and locked.
  5. Unfold the LH front carpet back into position, and then install the clip that attaches the carpet to the body near the front of the LH door opening.
  6. Install the LH lower A-Pillar trim. See .
  7. Install the LH mid A-Pillar trim. See .
  8. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Install the HEPA filter assemhly. See .
  10. Install the rear underhood apron. See .
  11. Move the LH front seat fully rearward.
  12. Install the new bolts (x2) that attach the front of the 1st row LH seat to the body.
    33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
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    CUIDADO
    Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to install the seat bolts.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx Plus T45 socket
  13. Move the LH front seat fully forward.
  14. Install the LH 1st row seatbelt retractor onto the pretensioner.
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    After reinstalling the seatbelt pretensioner into the seatbelt pretensioner coupling, perform a pull test to make sure that the seatbelt and pretensioner are securely engaged.
  15. Install the new bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the 1st row LH seat to the body.
    33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
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    CUIDADO
    Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to install the seat bolts.
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    Nota
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx Plus T45 socket
  16. Replacement front seat assemblies and seat cushion frame assemblies are equipped with a newly-designed "mini-tilt" motor, and replacing these parts (or the tilt motor itself) might require a configuration change. Review the configuration information in the table and perform the following substeps if a configuration update is needed.
    Figura 1. Old Tilt Motor
    Figura 2. New Mini Tilt Motor (P/N: 1868276-00-B or newer)
    1. Access the Vehicle Configuration section of the Infotainment Dashboard. See .
    2. Update cfg_frontSeattype according to the combination of tilt motors described in the table.
  17. If servicing the driver seat:
    1. Use the vehicle touchscreen to place the vehicle into Service Mode. See .
    2. Reinstall the vehicle software. See .
    3. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering & Mirrors Calibration > Start.
    4. Exit Service Mode. See .
  18. If servicing the front passenger seat in a North American vehicle:
    1. Consult the parts catalog to see if a configuration change is needed.
    2. Reinstall the vehicle software. See .
    3. Remove all objects from the front passenger seat before beginning calibration.
    4. Locally connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See .
    5. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See .
    6. In Toolbox, click on the Actions tab, and then search for "OCS".
    7. Run the PROC_OCS1P_SELF-CALIBRATIONvia Service Mode Plus:Safety & Restraints ➜ Seats ➜ OCS1P Self Capacitance Calibrationvia Toolbox:(link) routine.
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      This routine is only necessary for Fremont built vehicles.
    8. Click on the Actions tab, and then search for "Seat calibration".
    9. Run the PROC_VCRIGHT_SEAT-CALIBRATEvia Service Mode:Low Voltage ➜ Seats ➜ Calibrate Seatvia Toolbox:(link) routine.
    10. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
  19. Move the seat to its original position.
  20. Raise all the windows and close all the doors.