12/06/2023 10:08:21

Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13074202 0.18 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.

  • 2023-06-12: Updated notes on adjusting seat height for access to the seatbelt and side shield fastener.
  • 1133787-00-A Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the outboard side shield to the seat frame
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Reuse

Remove

Figure 1. Animated demonstration
  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Move the driver's seat fully forward.
  3. Insert the seat belt release key (1133787-00-A) into the bottom of the seatbelt pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
    Tip: Lower/raise the seat as needed for access.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not allow the seat headrest to compress the sun visor as it might crack the mirror.
  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat frame.
    Tip: Raise the seat for access to this fastener.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not allow the seat headrest to compress the sun visor as it might crack the mirror.
    Tip:
  5. Pull the driver seat outboard side shield away from the seat frame to release the clip that attaches the side shield to the center of the seat frame.
  6. Slide the driver seat outboard side shield rearwards to release the clips that attach the side shield to rear of the seat frame.
  7. Disconnect the electrical harness from the backrest and cushion adjust switch connector, if so equipped.
  8. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield from the vehicle.
  9. If the driver seat outboard side shield is being replaced, remove the back rest and cushion adjust switch from the outboard side shield. See Switch - Back Rest and Cushion Adjust - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).

Install

  1. If a new driver seat outboard side shield is being installed, install the back rest and cushion adjust switch to the outboard side shield. See Switch - Back Rest and Cushion Adjust - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  2. Bring the driver seat outboard side shield to the driver seat, and then connect the electrical harness to the backrest and cushion adjust switch connector, if so equipped.
  3. Slide the driver seat outboard side shield forward to fasten the clips that attach the side shield to rear of the seat frame.
  4. Push the driver seat outboard side shield into the seat frame to fasten the clip that attaches the side shield to the center of the seat frame.
  5. Install the bolt that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat frame.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip:
  6. Install the LH front seatbelt pretensioner coupling onto the LH front seat pretensioner.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Perform a pull-push-pull test to verify the pretensioner and coupling are fully engaged.
  7. Return the driver seat to its original position.
  8. Close the LH front door.