2023-10-17

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

Correction code 1307010042 FRT 0.90 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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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: Trim - Seat Back - Front Seat - LH (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)
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • Electronic torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse
Nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat side airbag to the seat back frame
5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace
Nuts (x2) that attach the FSAB to the seat back frame
5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace

Remove

  1. Remove the driver seat from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the driver headrest trim. See Headrest - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the driver seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the upper and lower flaps covering the outboard side of the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flaps out of the metal retaining tabs to release them.
  5. Remove the upper and lower flaps covering the inboard side of the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flaps out of the metal retaining tabs to release them.
  6. Release the driver seat back trim retainers (x7) from the driver seat back frame and then untie the locking flaps that cover the upper part of the seat back frame.
  7. Pull the seat upholstery away from the side air bag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.
  8. Press and hold the black tabs on both sides and pull them down to disconnect the airbag electrical connector.
  9. Pull the seat upholstery away from the FSAB to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.
  10. Press and hold the black tabs on both sides and pull them down to disconnect the seat FSAB electrical connector.
  11. 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.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
    • Electronic torque wrench (for installation only)
  12. Release the tabs (x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
  13. Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat side airbag to the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Do not use impact tool. Discard the nuts after removal.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  14. Carefully pull the driver seat side airbag chute away from the seat back frame.
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    CAUTION
    Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
  15. Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat FSAB to the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Do not use impact tool. Discard the nuts after removal.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  16. Carefully pull the FSAB and fasteners away from the seat back frame.
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    CAUTION
    Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
  17. Remove the seat upholstery by pulling the bottom of the seat back trim away from the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Make sure the heater harness and the seat back trim is clear of the seat back frame.
  18. Slide the side 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 driver 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.
  19. Slide the FSAB 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 driver FSAB 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.
  20. Remove the heater harness from the seat back trim assembly.
  21. Release the straps that attach the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam and remove the driver seat seat back trim from the seat back foam.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful when releasing the straps to avoid damage.

Install

  1. Install the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
  2. Install the straps that attach the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
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    Make sure the straps are secured.
  3. Install the heater harness to the seat back trim assembly.
  4. Install the driver FSAB 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 driver FSAB 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.
  5. Install the driver 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 driver 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.
  6. Install the driver seat seat back and foam 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. Ensure the heater harness and lower trim that engages the frame are pushed through to the back side of the frame.
  7. Position the driver side air bag studs into the seat frame and install the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat airbag to the seat back frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  8. Connect the driver seat side air bag electrical connector.
  9. Position the driver FSAB studs into the seat frame and install the nuts (x2) that attach the FSAB to the seat back frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  10. Connect the driver seat FSAB electrical connector.
  11. Install the tabs(x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
  12. 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.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
    • Electronic torque wrench (for installation only)
  13. Install the lower and upper flaps covering the inboard side of the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flaps over the metal retaining tabs to secure them.
  14. Install the lower and upper flaps covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flaps over the metal retaining tabs to secure them.
  15. Tie the locking flaps that cover the upper part of the seat back frame and then install the driver seat back trim retainers (x7) to the driver seat back frame.
  16. Install the seat back shell onto the seat. See Shell - Seat Back - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the driver headrest trim. See Headrest - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the driver seat into the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).