Correction code 18109802 1.38 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

1. Open all four doors
2. Lower all four windows
3. Move LH front seat forward
4. Use a flathead screwdriver to rotate the lock mechanism on the front seat belt linkage counterclockwise to release it from the pretensioner, and then slide the linkage off the pretensioner and set it aside.
   CAUTION

   DO NOT rotate clockwise to avoid damage to the mechanism.

   Note

   The linkage design may vary, but will function the same.

   Note

   The lock screw will remain in the horizontal position when released.

   Note

   A light audible click will be heard when the linkage is released.

   

   

5. Move RH front seat forward
6. Use a flathead screwdriver to rotate the lock mechanism on the front seat belt linkage counterclockwise to release it from the pretensioner, and then slide the linkage off the pretensioner and set it aside.
   CAUTION

   DO NOT rotate clockwise to avoid damage to the mechanism.

   Note

   The linkage design may vary, but will function the same.

   Note

   The lock screw will remain in the horizontal position when released.

   Note

   A light audible click will be heard when the linkage is released.

   

   

7. Remove bolts securing rear of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
   Note

   2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal

   

8. Remove bolts securing rear of RH front seat tracks to the floor panel
   Note

   2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal

   

9. Release console back panel assembly
   Note

   7x clips, 6x datums

   

   

   

10. Remove console back panel assembly
    Note

    2x connectors, 2x Datums, Slide panel rearward to disengage from console assembly, Connector lock for lamp located underneath bracket

    

    

    

    

11. Release LH and RH rear console carrier
    Note

    2x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm

    

    

12. Move LH front seat backward
13. Move RH front seat backward
14. Remove bolts securing front of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
    Note

    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal

    

15. Adjust position of LH front seat for easy removal
    Note

    Move seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor
16. Remove bolts securing front of RH front seat tracks to the floor panel
    Note

    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal

    

17. Adjust position of RH front seat for easy removal
    Note

    Move seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor
18. Release phone dock
    Note

    4x clips, 2x datums, Pull up at bottom and swing out from under instrument panel

    

    

19. Remove phone dock
    Note

    3x connectors, 1x clip, Take caution to release connector locks before pulling straight out of each socket to avoid damage

    

    

20. Release IP service panel
    Note

    2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward

    

    

    

21. Release diagnostic and CAN harnesses from IP service panel
    Note

    2x clips

    

    

22. Remove IP service panel
    Note

    1x connector

    

    

23. Remove LH front floor mat
24. Remove LH footwell cover
    Note

    1x connector, 2x magnets

    

    

25. Remove LH mid A-pillar trim
    Note

    1x clip, 2x tabs

    

    

26. Remove LH lower A-pillar trim
    Note

    7x clips

    

    

    

27. Remove LH console side carpet
    Note

    11x clips

    

    

28. Release LH toeboard lower bracket from center console
    Note

    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm

    

29. Open hood
    Note

    Using center display touchscreen > Quick Controls > Frunk Open
30. Remove rear underhood apron
    Note

    8x clips

    

    

31. Power off vehicle from center display
    Note

    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
32. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
    Note

    2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection

    

    

    

    

33. Position chair to gain access below seat bottom and disconnect LH side body harness from seat controller
    Note

    2x connectors, 1x clip, Release red locking tab on black connector

    

34. Remove LH front seat from vehicle
    Note

    Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components
35. Position chair to gain access below seat bottom and disconnect RH side body harness from seat controller
    Note

    2x connectors, 1x clip, Release red locking tab on black connector

    

36. Remove RH front seat from vehicle
    Note

    Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components

    

37. Remove RH front floor mat

    

38. Remove RH footwell cover
    Note

    3x magnets, 1x connector

    

39. Remove RH mid A-pillar trim
    Note

    1x clip, 2x tabs

    

    

40. Remove RH lower A-pillar trim
    Note

    7x clips

    

    

    

41. Remove RH console side carpet
    Note

    11x clips

    

    

42. Release RH toeboard lower bracket from center console
    Note

    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm

    

43. Release center console connectors to body harness
    Note

    4x connectors, 2x clips

    

44. Release console carrier center bracket
    Note

    2x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm

    

    

45. Remove console assembly
    Note

    Lift at rear, rotate front from under IP and out passenger door, Take care not to scratch seats, IP or inner door panel, Recommend assistance if needed
46. Remove LH side bolster trim
    Note

    1x clip, 1x tab, Start by releasing upper portion

    

    

    

47. Remove RH side bolster trim
    Note

    1x clip, 1x tab, Start by releasing upper portion

    

    

    

48. Remove 2nd row seat cushion assembly
    Note

    2x clips, 2x connectors, Disengage locking clips and lift up on seat cushion, Release connections, If 2nd row seats are folded down then fold up for time being

    

    

    

    

    

49. Partially release LH lower C-pillar trim to access lower B-pillar clip
    Note

    4x clips

    

    

50. Remove LH lower B-pillar
    Note

    6x clips, 2x datums, Release from upper trim and body

    

    

    

51. Partially release RH lower C-pillar trim to access lower B-pillar clip
    Note

    4x clips

    

    

52. Remove RH lower B-pillar
    Note

    6x clips, 2x datums, Release from upper trim and body

    

    

53. Remove first row seat risers from cabin floor
    Note

    4x risers, 2x clips

    

    

    

54. Release cabin carpet from 2nd row seat sill
    Note

    3x clips

    

55. Remove cabin carpet from vehicle
    Note

    Fold LH and RH front sections rearward

    

    

56. Remove RH 2nd row floor duct
    Note

    2x tabs

    

    

57. Install RH 2nd row floor duct
    Note

    2x tabs

    

58. Install cabin carpet to vehicle

    

    

59. Secure cabin carpet to 2nd row seat sill
    Note

    3x clips

    

60. Install first row seat risers to cabin floor
    Note

    4x risers, 2x clips

    

    

    

61. Install RH lower B-pillar
    Note

    6x clips, 2x datums, Align datums then engage all clips Replace any damaged or missing clips

    

    

62. Secure partially released RH lower C-pillar trim
    Note

    4x clips, Verify weather seal is seated properly

    

    

63. Install LH lower B-pillar
    Note

    6x clips, 2x datums, Align datums then engage all clips Replace any damaged or missing clips

    

    

    

64. Secure partially released LH lower C-pillar trim
    Note

    4x clips, Verify weather seal is seated properly

    

    

65. Install 2nd row seat cushion assembly
    Note

    2x clips, 2x connectors, Secure connections and slide seat belt buckles through seat cushion, Engage clips

    

    

    

    

    

66. Install LH side bolster trim
    Note

    1x clip, 1x tab, Replace clip if damaged, Hook bottom portion and then secure the top

    

    

67. Install RH side bolster trim
    Note

    1x clip, 1x tab, Replace clip if damaged, Hook bottom portion and then secure the top

    

    

68. Install console assemby
    Note

    Carefully maneuver front of assembly under and into IP carrier and lower rear into place, Recommend assistance if needed

    

69. Secure LH toeboard lower bracket to center console
    Note

    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm

    

70. Secure RH toeboard lower bracket to center console
    Note

    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm

    

71. Secure center console connectors to body harness
    Note

    4x connectors, 2x clips, Ensure all connector locks engaged

    

72. Secure console carrier center bracket
    Note

    2x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm

    

    

73. Install RH mid A-pillar trim
    Note

    1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly

    

    

74. Install RH lower A-pillar trim
    Note

    7x clips, Verify weather seal is seated properly

    

    

    

75. Install RH console side carpet
    Note

    11x clips

    

    

76. Install RH footwell cover
    Note

    3x magnets, 1x connectors

    

77. Install RH front floor mat

    

78. Install RH front seat into vehicle
    Note

    Recommend Assistance, If seat is being replaced take note of OCS module revision, as this will determine the way firmware is installed to vehicle. Be cautious to avoid damage to surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle.

    

79. Position chair to gain access below seat bottom and connect RH side body harness to seat controller
    Note

    2x connectors, 1x clip, Engage red locking tab on black connector

    

80. Install LH front seat into vehicle
    Note

    Recommend Assistance, Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle
81. Position chair to gain access below seat bottom and connect LH side body harness to seat controller
    Note

    2x connectors, 1x clip, Engage red locking tab on black connector

    

82. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    Note

    2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated

    

    

    

    

83. Install rear underhood apron
    Note

    8x clips

    

    

84. Close hood
    Note

    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood

    

85. Secure IP service panel connector
    Note

    1x connector

    

    

86. Secure diagnostic and CAN harnesses to IP service panel
    Note

    2x clips

    

    

    

87. Install IP service panel
    Note

    2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP

    

    

88. Install phone dock connections
    Note

    3x connectors, 1x clip, Note: If new center console assembly comes with phone dock re-use phone dock that is currently paired to vehicle, If replacing phone dock with new center console re-deploy CAN-ECU replacement firmware

    

    

89. Install phone dock
    Note

    2x datums, 4 tabs, Slide datums forward into IP and secure tabs down into center console

    

90. Move LH front seat backward
91. Install bolts securing both LH front seat front tracks to vehicle
    Note

    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts

    

92. Move RH front seat forward
93. Install the front seat belt linkage to the pretensioner:
    1. Make sure the lock screw is in the horizontal position. If the lock screw is not in the horizontal position, follow the release instructions to unlock it.
    2. Verify there are no twists in the seat belt from the upper B-pillar trim to the pretensioner.
    3. Install the linkage onto the pretensioner cable.
       Note

       An audible click will be heard.

       Note

       The lock screw will rotate back to the locked position.
    4. Perform a firm pull test on the seat belt with at least 15 pounds of force.

    

94. Install bolts securing both RH front seat front tracks to vehicle
    Note

    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts

    

95. Install LH console side carpet
    Note

    11x clips

    

    

96. Install LH lower A-pillar trim
    Note

    7x clips, Verify weather seal is seated properly

    

    

    

97. Install LH mid A-pillar trim
    Note

    1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly

    

    

98. Install LH footwell cover
    Note

    1x connector, 2x magnets

    

99. Install LH front floor mat
100. Move LH front seat forward
101. Install the front seat belt linkage to the pretensioner:
     1. Make sure the lock screw is in the horizontal position. If the lock screw is not in the horizontal position, follow the release instructions to unlock it.
     2. Verify there are no twists in the seat belt from the upper B-pillar trim to the pretensioner.
     3. Install the linkage onto the pretensioner cable.
        Note

        An audible click will be heard.

        Note

        The lock screw will rotate back to the locked position.
     4. Perform a firm pull test on the seat belt with at least 15 pounds of force.

     

102. Install bolts securing LH front seat rear tracks to vehicle
     Note

     2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts

     

103. Move RH front seat forward
104. Install bolts securing RH front seat rear tracks to vehicle
     Note

     2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts

     

105. Secure LH and RH rear console carrier
     Note

     2x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm

     

     

106. Install console back panel assembly
     Note

     2x connectors, 2x datums, Engage datums into console carrier slots

     

     

     

107. Secure console back panel assembly
     Note

     7x clips, 6x datums

     

     

     

108. Close RH rear door
109. Move RH front seat to original position
110. Close RH front door
111. Move LH front seat to original position
112. Raise all four windows
113. Close LH front door
114. Close LH rear door