04/09/2024 14:25:05
Harness - Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 17101802 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.
- 1133787-00-A Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3
- 1082447-07-A Torx Plus T45
Note
The below procedure describes the removal of the driver's seat harness on a LHD
model. The procedure for RHD models is similar while illustrations may be
mirror-imaged.
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.
Remove
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Open all four doors
NoteIf vehicle is being powered down, Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closure
- Lower all four windows
- Move the LH front seat to most rearward and lowest position
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Remove inboard side shield
from LH front seat
Note1x clip, Once front clip is released, Release rear of trim and rotate upward then feed buckle through slot to remove
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Disconnect LH front seat
buckle connector
Note1x connector
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Release the clip that
attaches the seat belt buckle connector to the seat cushion frame
Note1x fir tree clip
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Remove the clips securing
the seat belt buckle connector harness to the seat cushion frame
Note2x fir tree clips
- Move LH front seat forward
- Move RH front seat forward
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Remove 2nd row seat cushion
and disconnect harness
Note2x tabs, 2x connectors, Press tab toward LH side of vehicle on each side to release front edge of seat cushion
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Open hood
NotePress "Open" button on the touchscreen to release the latch, Lift the lid manually
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Remove rear apron
Note12x clips, Only store rear apron visible face upwards
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Remove LH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Remove LH mid A-pillar
assembly
Note1x clip, 1x tab, Release the upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove
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Remove clip for LH lower
A-pillar trim
Note1x push clip
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Remove LH lower A-pillar
trim
Note1x clip, 2 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release front tabs from carpet
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Release seat belt retractor
from LH front seat
NoteAdjust seat if needed, Insert special removal tool into the bottom of the retractor to release
- Fully recline RH seat to allow for headrest removal
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Install the outboard
headrest release tool
NoteDepress the material around the headrest post to expose the release clip, Ensure both tangs of the release tool engage the retaining spring, The release tool is rotated into position, Images show headrest removed for clarity
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Install the inboard headrest
release tool
NoteDepress the material around the headrest post to expose the release clip, Ensure both tangs of the release tool engage the retaining spring, The release tool is rotated into position, Images show headrest removed for clarity
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Remove the headrest from
seat
Note2x locking clips, Remove by pulling straight up, out of the seat
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Remove the inboard headrest
release tool
NoteRotate the release tool out of position, Do not pull straight up or out
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Remove the outboard headrest
release tool
NoteRotate the release tool out of position, Do not pull straight up or out
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Remove seat back from LH
front seat
Note8x clips, Start at the top of the seat and pull the shell away from the frame, When the side clips are free, pull the bottom and carefully roll the bottom tabs out of the slots, If pulled straight out the clips on the seat back can break off, Release remaining clips from underneath seat assembly, Move seat as needed for access
- Move LH front seat rearward and upward position
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Tilt seat back to forward
position
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Power off vehicle from
center display
NoteVia Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power > Power Off, Confirm power off at warning dialogue box
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Disconnect 12V negative
terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Ensure the vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V
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Remove 12V cap from
ancillary bay
Note1x cap
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Disconnect HVC logic
connector and install logic cap
Note1x connector, 1x cap, Release locking tab then push the handle downward to release connector
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Remove the lower flap
covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release
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Remove the upper flap
covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab
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Remove the outer clips
securing the seat upholstery to the seat back frame
Note2x clips, To release, rotate the clips off of the frame from the inside out
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Pull the seat upholstery
away from the air bag to gain access to the air bag electrical
connector
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Disconnect driver seat air
bag
Note1x connector, Pull both of the orange tabs down to release the connector
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Remove the harness clip
securing the airbag pigtail to the seat back frame
Note1x fir tree clip
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Disconnect the recliner
motor
Note1x connector
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Disconnect the lumbar valve
pack and ECU
Note1x connector
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Disconnect the lumbar
pump
Note1x connector
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Remove the seat harness from
seat back frame
Note3x clips
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Remove screw securing outer
side cover to seat
Note1x screw, T20, 4 Nm, Ensure the front of the seat is high enough to access the T20 screw
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Release outer side cover
clip from seat, but do not remove
Note1x clip, Do not fully remove, possible damage to the trim/switch pack/harness
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Disconnect seat switch
connector
Note1x connector
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Slide outer cover rearward
to release clip from frame and lift up over pretensioner to remove
Note1x clip
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Remove clips securing seat
switch harness to seat cushion frame
Note2x fir tree clips
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Release seat belt
pretensioner harness clips
Note3x clips, Use 90 pick to release harness clips from seat track rail
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Disconnect the seat belt
pretensioner
Note1x connector, Pull both of the orange tabs down to release the connector
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Disconnect the tilt motor
connector
Note1x connector
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Remove the harness retaining
clip under the tilt motor
Note1x retaining clip
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Route the seat belt
pretensioner leg of the seat harness away from the seat
NoteRoute the harness leg from behind the tilt motor and away from the bottom of the seat
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Disconnect the lift motor
connector
Note1x connector
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Disconnect the seat back
heater connector
Note1x connector, Green
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Disconnect the heat pad
connector
Note1x connector
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Remove clip securing the
harness to the under side of the seat, next to the seat heater
connectors
Note1x retaining clip
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Disconnect the seat occupied
sensor and set the sensor harness pigtail aside
Note1x connector
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Remove the retaining clip
that secures the seat occupied sensor connector to the seat bottom and
discard
NoteThe new harness comes with the retaining clip installed on the harness connector
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Remove the retaining clip
under the main seat harness junction
Note1x retaining clip
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Remove the clip securing the
harness to the seat cushion frame under the lift motor
Note1x retaining clip
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Disconnect LH front seat
track motor connector
Note1x connector
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Remove the clip securing the
track motor harness to the track motor housing
Note1x edge clip
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Disconnect the seat track
position sensor connector
Note1x connector
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Remove the clips securing
the seat belt buckle connector harness to the seat cushion frame
Note2x fir tree clips
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Disconnect LH front seat
harness from left body controller
Note1x connector, Release white lock, Slide lock upward
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Release LH front seat
harness from sill trim clips
Note5x clips
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Route the seat belt buckle
leg of the harness away from the seat to allow the seat harness to be
removed
NoteRoute the seat belt buckle leg around the lift motor and away from the seat, The harness will be completely free from the seat at this point
Install
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Position the new seat
harness for installation
NoteRoute the harness under the lift motor and tilt motor placing the harness legs in the correct locations, Harness clips will be installed later
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Install LH seat harness to
sill trim clips
Note5x clips, Tuck excess harness between 12v harness bracket and body
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Connect LH front seat
harness to left body controller
Note1x connector, Engage locking tab, Tuck excess harness if equipped with MY compatible seat
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Connect the LH front seat
belt pretensioner
Note1x connector
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Install seat belt
pretensioner harness clips
Note3x clips, Position seat belt pretensioner harness clips to seat track rail and press down on each clip to secure
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Install clips securing seat
switch harness to seat cushion frame
Note2x fir tree clips
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Connect seat switch
connector
Note1x connector
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Slide outer cover forward to
engage clip into the frame and lift up over pretensioner to install
Note1x clip
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Install the retaining clip
under the main seat harness junction
Note1x retaining clip
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Install screw securing outer
side cover to seat
Note1x screw, T20, 4 Nm
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Install the clip securing
the harness to the seat cushion frame under the lift motor
Note1x retaining clip
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Connect the seat occupied
sensor and install the clip onto the seat bottom
Note1x connector, 1x retaining clip, Ensure harness is not routed between cushion and frame to avoid friction
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Install the clip securing
the harness to the under side of the seat, next to the seat heater
connectors
Note1x retaining clip
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Connect the heat pad
connector
Note1x connector
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Connect the seat back heater
connector
Note1x connector
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Install the harness
retaining clip under the tilt motor
Note1x retaining clip
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Connect the tilt motor
connector
Note1x connector
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Connect the seat track
position sensor connector
Note1x connector
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Connect LH front seat track
motor connector
Note1x connector
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Install the clip securing
the track motor harness to the track motor housing
Note1x edge clip
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Connect the lift motor
connector
Note1x connector
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Install the seat harness to
seat back frame
Note3x clips
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Connect the lumbar
pump
Note1x connector
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Connect the lumbar valve
pack and ECU
Note1x connector
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Connect the recliner
motor
Note1x connector
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Install the harness clip
securing the airbag pigtail to the seat back frame
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Pull the seat upholstery
away from the air bag to gain access to the air bag electrical
connector
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Connect LH front seat side
air bag
Note1x connector
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Install the outer clips
securing the seat upholstery to the seat back frame
Note2x clips
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Install the upper flap
covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
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Install the lower flap
covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
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Install the seat back shell
base assembly to seat back frame
Note8x clips, Install the lower clips first and rotate the shell up into place, Light pressure may need to be applied to the shell to ensure it's fully seated, The headrest posts will engage the seat back when installed
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Hook the strap clips for the
seat back shell onto the seat suspension
Note2x clips, Ensure the straps are tight for proper fit and installation
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Install the headrest into
passenger seat
Note2x locking clips, Ensure the headrest is fully seated, An audible click will be heard when installing the headrest, Ensure the headrest is seated by tugging up on the headrest
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Remove logic cap and connect
the HVC logic connector
Note1x connector, 1x cap, Align connector then pull the handle to locking position get connector fully seated
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Install 12V cap to
ancillary bay
Note1x cap
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Connect 12V negative
terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Install rear apron
Note12x clips
- Close hood
- Move the LH front seat to most rearward and lowest position
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Install the clips securing
the seat belt buckle connector harness to the seat cushion frame
Note2x fir tree clips
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Install clip securing seat
belt buckle harness connector to the seat cushion frame
Note1x fir tree clip
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Connect the seat belt
buckle
Note1x connector
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Install LH inner side shield
to driver seat
Note3x clips, Slide the trim onto the seat from the opening for the buckle, then slide forward into position
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Move LH front seat
forward
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Install LH front seat
retractor to seat
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Install LH lower A-pillar
trim
Note1x clip, 2 guide tabs, Align the 2 front tabs then align the slot with harness bracket and then push rear clip to secure to lower B-pillar, Fully seat seal along trim
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Install clip for LH lower
A-pillar trim
Note1x push clip
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Install LH mid A-pillar
assembly
Note1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push the top clip to fully seat mid A-pillar, Pull seal over trim
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Install LH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Connect 2nd row seat cushion
harness and install 2nd row seat cushion
Note2x connectors, 2x clips, Insert the seat belt buckles through the holes, Slide rear cushion inward then align front guide tabs to locking tabs, Make sure cushion is fully seated with push & pull test near clips
- Move LH front seat to original position
- Move RH front seat to original position
- Raise all windows
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Close all four doors
NoteUnlatch rear doors before closing