06/08/2024 23:43:33

Trim - Seat Back - Front Seat - RH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1307020042 FRT 0.72 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.

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Warning
Seat base edges are sharp and can cause personal injury. Wear cut resistant gloves when removing the seat from the vehicle, and while performing procedures that involve work on or near the seat base.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Foam - Seat Back - Front Seat - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse
Nuts (x2) that attach the RH 1st row seat side airbag to the seat back frame
5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace Do not use impact tools to remove the nuts

Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the RH 1st row seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the RH 1st row headrest trim. See Headrest - Front Seat (Remove and Replace).
  6. Manuever the seat to gain access to the underside.
  7. Unhook the clips (x2) that attach the lower section of the seat back cover and move the seat back flap away from the working area.
  8. Disconnect the seat back heater connector, and then separate the heater connector from the seat underside.
  9. Position the RH 1st row seat assembly in the upright position.
  10. Remove the RH 1st row seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - Front Seat (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the upper flap that covers the outboard corner of the RH 1st row seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release it, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab.
  12. Remove the lower flap that covers the outboard corner of the RH 1st row seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab to release it, then pull the lower section of trim off of the retaining tab.
  13. Remove the upper flap covering the inboard corner of the RH 1st row seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release it, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab.
  14. Remove the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the RH 1st row seat seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab to release it, then pull the lower section of trim off of the retaining tab.
  15. Remove the seat back cover retainers(x7) from the RH 1st row seat back frame.
  16. Release the strap that attaches the seat back cover to the foam pad.
  17. Disconnect the RH 1st row seat backrest ventilation fan connector.
  18. Rotate the RH 1st row seat backrest ventilation fan clockwise to remove it from the foam.
  19. Pull the RH 1st row seat back cover away from the RH 1st row seat side airbag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.
  20. Disconnect the RH 1st row seat side airbag connector.
  21. Remove the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
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    Note
    The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU. Removing this bolt allows ease of access for the following step.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  22. Release the tabs(x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
  23. Remove and discard the nuts (x2) that attach the RH 1st row seat side airbag to the seat back frame.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  24. Carefully pull the RH 1st row seat side airbag chute from the seat back frame.
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    CAUTION
    Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
  25. Remove the seat upholstery assembly by pulling the bottom of the seat back cover away from the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Make sure the heater harness and the seat back cover are clear of the seat back frame.
  26. Slide the airbag chute with the airbag still inside through the seatback foam, and then carefully remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the RH 1st row side airbag mounting studs do not catch in the holes of the airbag chute.
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    CAUTION
    Handle the airbag with extreme care when removing it from the airbag chute. The airbag is configured/folded in a specific manner and will need to be replaced if it is dropped, altered or manipulated in any way.
  27. Remove the heater harness from the RH 1st row seat back cover.
  28. Remove the Velcro strips (x4) that attach the seat back cover to the foam pad, and then remove the cover from the foam pad.
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    Note
    Be cautious while release the Velcro strips to aviod any damage on the foam pad.

Install

  1. Install the Velcro strips (x4) that attach the seat back cover onto the seat back foam pad.
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    Note
    Massage the Velcro to make sure the cover and the foam pad are perfectly fit.
  2. Put the heater harness through the hole in the bottom of the RH 1st row seat back cover.
  3. Install the RH 1st row side airbag into the airbag chute, and then insert the airbag chute with the airbag inside through the slot in the seat back foam.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the RH 1st row side airbag mounting studs extend out of the holes of the chute.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Handle the airbag with extreme care when installing it into the airbag chute. The airbag is configured/folded in a specific manner and will need to be replaced if it is dropped, altered or manipulated in any way.
  4. Install the RH 1st row seat back upholstery assembly onto the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Start by sliding the foam trim straight onto the seat back frame. Ensure the posts for the headrests engage the seat back foam.
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    Note
    Ensure the heater harness and lower trim that engages the frame are pushed through to the back side of the frame.
  5. Install the RH 1st row seat side airbag studs (x2) into the seat back frame.
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    Note
    The studs should line up with the two round holes. The elongated hole is not used for this part.
  6. Install new nuts (x2) that attach the RH 1st row seat airbag to the seat back frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  7. Connect RH 1st row seat side airbag electrical connector.
  8. Install the tabs(x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
  9. Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  10. Install the lower flap that covers the inboard corner of the RH 1st row seat back frame.
  11. Install the upper flap that covers the inboard corner of the RH 1st row seat back frame.
  12. Install the lower flap that covers the outboard corner of the RH 1st row seat back frame.
  13. Install the upper flap that covers the outboard corner of the RH 1st row seat back frame.
  14. Install the strap that attaches the seat back cover to the foam pad.
  15. Install the seat back cover retainers(x7) to the RH 1st row seat back frame.
  16. Rotate the RH 1st row seat backrest ventilation fan counter-clockwise to install it onto the foam pad.
  17. Connect the RH 1st row seat backrest ventilation fan connector.
  18. Install the RH 1st row seat back shell to the seat. See Shell - Seat Back - Front Seat (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the RH 1st row headrest trim. See Headrest - Front Seat (Remove and Replace).
  20. Manuever the seat to gain access to the underside.
  21. Fasten the clip that attaches the seat back heater connector to the seat underside, and then connect the electrical wiring harness to the seat back heater connector.
  22. Attach the clips (x2) that attach the lower section of the seat back cover to the seat suspension.
  23. Position the RH 1st row seat assembly in the upright position.
  24. Install the RH 1st row seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  25. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  26. Install the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  27. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).