17/10/2023 18:53:15

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

Correction code 1710060012 FRT 0.78 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.

Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the LH intrument panel end cap. See Dash Panel -End Cap, LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A - B - C Post Interior Trim - A - Pillar Lower Assembly, LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Disconnect LV power. See LV Battery - Li-lon (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Remove the driver seat. See Front Seat Assemblies -1st Row Seat Assembly, LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the driver headrest trim. See Front Seat Assemblies -1st Row Headrest Assembly (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the driver seat back shell. See Front Seat Covers And Pads -1st Row Seatback Shell Assembly (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the upper and lower flaps covering the outboard side of the seat back frame.
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    Pull the flaps out of the metal retaining tabs to release them.
  9. Remove the upper and lower flaps covering the inboard side of the seat back frame.
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    Pull the flaps out of the metal retaining tabs to release them.
  10. Release the seat back trim retainers from the seat back frame.
  11. Disconnect the electrical harness from the backrest ventilation fan connector.
  12. Pull the seat upholstery away from the airbag to gain access to the electrical connector and then press and hold the black tabs on both sides and pull them down to disconnect the airbag electrical connector.
  13. Pull the seat upholstery away from the FASB to gain access to the electrical connector and then press and hold the black tabs on both sides and pull them down to disconnect the airbag electrical connector.
  14. Remove the harness clip securing the air bag pigtail to the seat back frame with a clip prytool.
  15. Use a trim tool to release the clips (x4) that attach the electrical harness to the seat frame.
  16. Remove the harness clip securing the FSAB pigtail to the seat back frame with a clip prytool.
  17. Disconnect the electrical harness from the recliner motor connector.
  18. Disconnect the electrical harness from the lumbar valve pack and ECU.
  19. Disconnect the electrical harness from the lumbar pump connector.
  20. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield. See Front Seat Covers And Pads -1st Row Outboard Sideshield, LH (Remove and Replace).
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    Do not remove the seat cushion switch button, seat recliner switch button and the 8-way switch from the driver seat outboard side shield.
  21. Release the safety lock, and then disconnect the driver seatbelt pretensioner electrical connector.
  22. Release the seatbelt pretensioner harness from the harness bracket.
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    Move the harness bracket forward and then backward to remove.
  23. Remove the clips (x2) that attach the driver seat switch harness to the seat cushion frame.
  24. Rotate the seat to gain access to the seat underside.
  25. Unhook the straps for the lower section of the seat back and move the seat back flap away from the underside of the seat.
  26. Disconnect the seat cushion ventilation fan connector.
  27. Disconnect the seat back heater connector.
  28. Remove the seat back harness connector from the seat bottom.
  29. Disconnect the heat pad connector.
  30. Release the seat occupied sensor connector from the seat harness bracket.
  31. Disconnect the seat occupied sensor and set the sensor harness pigtail aside.
  32. Remove the clip that attaches the harness to the seat underside.
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    The clip is next to the seat heater connectors.
  33. Remove the clips (x2) that attach the track motor harness to the track motor housing.
  34. Disconnect the tilt motor connector.
  35. Disconnect the lift motor connector.
  36. Disconnect LH front seat track motor connector.
  37. Release the clip that attaches the LH front seat harness to the outboard seat track.
  38. Disconnect the seat belt buckle connector.
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    Move the connector bracket backward and then forward to remove the connector.
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    Warning
    The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
  39. Release the clips (x2) that attach the seat belt buckle connector harness to the seat cushion frame.
  40. Remove the seat harness bracket from the seat frame.
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    Flip the seat forward to access clips, and then use the 90 degree tip to release clips (x3).
  41. With the wire harness bracket as the center, route the wire harness around the seat frame and keep the harness away from the seat.
  42. Remove the seat harness assembly from the seat frame.

Install

  1. Position the new seat harness for installation.
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    With the wire harness bracket as the center, route the harness under the lift motor and tilt motor placing the harness legs in the correct locations. Harness clips will be installed later.
  2. Install the seat harness bracket to the seat base assembly.
  3. Install the clips (x2) that attach the seat belt buckle connector harness to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Connect the seat belt buckle connector.
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    First move the connector bracket backward, and then move the connector bracket forward to install.
  5. Install the clip that attaches the LH front seat harness to the outboard seat track.
  6. Connect the LH front seat track motor connector.
  7. Connect the lift motor connector.
  8. Connect the tilt motor connector.
  9. Install the clips (x2) that attach the track motor harness to the track motor housing.
  10. Install the clip that attaches the harness to the seat underside.
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    The clip is next to the seat heater connectors.
  11. Connect the heat pad connector.
  12. Connect the seat occupied sensor and install the sensor onto the seat harness bracket.
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    Ensure the harness is not routed between the cushion and frame to avoid friction.
  13. Install the seat back harness connector to the seat bottom.
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    Slide the connector onto the seat frame clip to secure.
  14. Connect the seat back heater harness connector.
  15. Connect the seat cushion ventilation fan connector.
  16. Rotate the seat back to the upright position.
  17. Install the clips (x2) that attach the driver seat switch harness to the seat cushion frame.
  18. Install the seatbelt pretensioner harness bracket.
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    Move the harness bracket backward, and then move it backward to install.
  19. Connect the driver seatbelt pretensioner electrical connector.
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    Ensure the connector safety lock is engaged.
  20. Install the driver seat outboard side shield. See Front Seat Covers And Pads -1st Row Outboard Sideshield, LH (Remove and Replace).
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    It is not necessary to install the seat cushion switch button, seat recliner switch button and the 8-way switch to the driver seat outboard side shield as they were not removed during the removal.
  21. Connect the lumbar pump electrical connector.
  22. Connect the lumbar valve pack and ECU electrical connector.
  23. Connect the recliner motor electrical connector.
  24. Connect the backrest ventilation fan electrical connector.
  25. Install the harness clip securing the FSAB pigtail to the seat back frame.
  26. Install the clips (x4) that attach the electrical harness to the seat frame.
  27. Install the harness clip securing the air bag pigtail to the seat back frame.
  28. Connect the driver seat FSAB electrical connector.
  29. Connect the driver seat side air bag electrical connector.
  30. Install the lower and upper flaps covering the inboard side of the seat back frame.
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    Pull the flaps over the metal retaining tabs to secure them.
  31. Install the lower and upper flaps covering the outboard side of the seat back frame.
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    Pull the flaps over the metal retaining tabs to secure them.
  32. Secure the seat back trim retainers onto the seat back frame.
  33. Install the driver seat back shell. See Front Seat Covers And Pads -1st Row Seatback Shell Assembly (Remove and Replace).
  34. Install the driver headrest trim. See Front Seat Assemblies -1st Row Headrest Assembly (Remove and Replace).
  35. Install the driver seat. See Front Seat Assemblies -1st Row Seat Assembly, LH (Remove and Replace).
  36. Connect LV power. See LV Battery - Li-lon (Disconnect and Connect).
  37. Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A - B - C Post Interior Trim - A - Pillar Lower Assembly, LH (Remove and Replace).
  38. Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See Dash Panel -End Cap, LH (Remove and Replace).
  39. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Replace).