2025-12-02

Front Carpet - Trunk (2-Piece) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 15302602 15302601 FRT 0.42 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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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  • 2025-12-01: Released new procedure.
  1. Open all four doors
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    If vehicle is being powered down, Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closure
  2. Lower all four windows
  3. Move LH front seat forward
  4. Move RH front seat forward
  5. Remove 2nd row seat cushion
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    2x tabs, 2x connectors, Slide locking tabs to left of vehicle while lifting up seat bench. Newer models have connectors on both sides of bench, Older models have 2x connectors on one side of bench
  6. Open liftgate from exterior switch
  7. Remove load floor
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    Use pull tab located at rear edge of panel
  8. Remove trunk sill trim assembly
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    4x clips, 1x location pin, Pull corner upward release clip on the end the away from body for remaining clips
  9. Remove clips securing rear trunk carpet
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    2x push clips
  10. Remove rear trunk carpet from vehicle
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    4x velcro strips
  11. Remove LH rear seat belt buckle
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    1x patch bolt, 15mm, 40 Nm, If the bolt is difficult to remove, Use an inductive heating tool to melt the adhesive patch material, Position the inductive heating tool coil around the bolt, then heat the bolt for 20 seconds, Allow the bolt to cool for 2 minutes, Discard after removal
  12. Fold 60 seat in down position
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    Protect the seat cushion
  13. Remove LH side bolster
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    1x clip, 2x location pins, Pull outward then slightly upward to remove
  14. Remove and discard bolster plastic bracket from RH side
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    2x clips, If necessary, depress the clips from behind, this bracket may come out with bolster. Discard after removal
  15. Fold 60 seat into vertical position
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    Remove seat protection
  16. Disconnect 60 seat back seat heater harness
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    1x connector
  17. Remove nuts securing 60 seat back hinge bracket to body
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    2x nuts, 13mm, 18 Nm
  18. Remove 60 seat back by lifting up on LH side and pulling inner pivot out of 40 seat back and set onto padded work surface
  19. Fold 40 seat in down position
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    Protect the seat cushion
  20. Remove RH side bolster
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    1x clip, 1 tab, Pull outward then slightly upward to remove
  21. Remove and discard bolster plastic bracket from LH side
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    2x clips, If necessary, depress the clips from behind, This bracket may come out with bolster, Discard after removal
  22. Disconnect 40 seat back seat heater harness
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    1x connector
  23. Remove nuts securing 40 seat back hinge bracket to body
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    2x nuts, 13mm, 18 Nm
  24. Remove 40 seat back from vehicle
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    Lift bracket from studs and slide outward
  25. Remove front trunk carpet from vehicle
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    2x clips, Lift trunk carpet off of isofix bars
  26. Install front trunk carpet into vehicle
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    2x clips, Align the trunk carpet to isofix bars
  27. Install 60 seat back to vehicle
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    Align center and outer pivot locations
  28. Install nuts securing 60 seat back hinge bracket to body
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    2x nuts, 13mm, 18 Nm
  29. Connect 60 seat back seat heater harness
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    1x connector
  30. Install bolt securing LH seat belt catch and center seat belt to vehicle
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    1x patch bolt, 15mm, 40 Nm, Install new patch bolt, Position center seat belt under buckle, Make sure the guide pin is aligned
  31. Fold 60 seat in down position
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    Protect the seat cushion if necessary
  32. Install bolster plastic bracket to LH side bolster
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    2x tabs, Install new bolster bracket
  33. Install LH side bolster
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    1x clip, 2x location pins, Align the bottom tab then push inward to install
  34. Fold 60 seat into vertical position
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    Remove seat cushion protection, Be careful not to pinch the seat belt
  35. Install 40 seat back to vehicle
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    Align center and outer pivot locations
  36. Install nuts securing 40 seat back hinge bracket to body
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    2x nuts, 13mm, 18 Nm
  37. Connect 40 seat back seat heater harness
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    1x connector
  38. Fold the 40 seat in down position
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    Protect the seat cushion if necessary
  39. Install bolster plastic bracket to RH side bolster
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    2x tabs, Install new bolster bracket
  40. Install RH side bolster
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    1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push inward to install
  41. Fold seat into vertical position
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    Remove seat cushion protection
  42. Install rear trunk carpet into vehicle
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    4x velcro strips, Fully seat carpet at velcro strips
  43. Install clips securing trunk carpet
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    2x push clips
  44. Install trunk sill trim assembly
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    4x clips, 1x location pin, Align the latch with center slot then 2 locator to their slot and then press to secure the clips, Adjust the seal to overlap the trim
  45. Install load floor
  46. Close trunk
  47. Connect 2nd row seat cushion harness and install 2nd row seat cushion
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    2x 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
  48. Move RH front seat to original position
  49. Move LH front seat to original position
  50. Raise all four windows
  51. Close all four doors