Foam - Back Rest - Driver Seat (With Inboard Airbag) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 13072612 1.26 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.
Remove
- Remove the driver seat from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- With assistance, place the driver seat on a protected surface so that the underside of the seat can be accessed.
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Remove the screw that attaches the
driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T20 socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Carefully release the clips (x7) that
attach the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly, but do not fully
remove the side shield from the seat assembly.
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Disconnect the electrical harness from
the seat switch.
- Remove the front seat side shield LH carrier from the driver seat. See .
- Remove the driver seat inboard side shield. See Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front seat side shield RH carrier from the driver seat. See Carrier - RH - Side Shield - Inboard - Front Seat (Remove and Replace).
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Release the seat back elastic straps
(x2) from the seat frame.
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Disconnect the FSB vent heat pad
electrical connector from the driver seat controller.
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Release the clip and bracket that
attach the FSC and FSB vent heat pad harnesses to the seat assembly, and then remove the
harnesses from the assembly.
NoteOne harness is for the seat cushion and the other is for the seat back. The upper bracket aids in routing while the lower clip secures them.
- Remove the driver seat headrest. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the driver seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).
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Disconnect the fan controller
electrical connector from the seat harness.
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Disconnect the driver seat microphone
electrical connector, and then release clip that attaches the harness to the driver seat
back rest foam.
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Release the female side of the
microphone connector and harness clips (x2) from the seat back suspension.
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Release the trim strap, and then
release the trim retainers (x6) that attach the seat back trim retainers to the seat
back frame.
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Carefully release the driver seat
cover from the driver seat, and then set the cover aside for access.
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Push down on the tab to release the
driver seat side air bag electrical connector, and then disconnect the connector.
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Release the clip that attaches the
driver seat side air bag harness to the driver seat seat frame.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the
driver seat backrest lumbar support to the seat back frame.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Release the tabs (x2) that attach the
lower portion of the driver seat backrest lumbar support to the seat back frame.
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Carefully pull the seat cover and foam
assembly away from the frame, and then remove and discard the nuts (x2) that attach the
driver seat side air bag to the seat back frame assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 11 mm socket
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Release the RH side of the driver seat
back trim assembly, and then move the trim aside for access.
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Push down on the tab to release the
driver seat inboard side air bag electrical connector, and then disconnect the
connector.
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Release the clip that attaches the
driver seat harness to the RH side of seat back frame.
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Carefully pull the seat cover and foam
assembly away from the frame, and then remove and discard the nuts (x2) that attach the
driver seat inboard side air bag to the seat back frame assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 11 mm socket
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With assistance, remove the driver
seat back trim assembly from the seat frame.
- Unfold the seat back trim from the LH side bolster, and then carefully remove the air bag chute from the LH side of the seat back foam.
- Unfold the seat back trim from the RH side bolster, and then carefully remove the air bag chute from the RH side of the seat back foam.
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Release the Velcro strips (x4) that
attach the driver seat back rest trim to the seat back rest foam, and then remove the
trim from the assembly.
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Remove the driver seat microphone
assembly from the driver seat back rest foam.
NoteFeed the harness through the access hole on the driver seat back rest foam.
Install
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Position the driver seat microphone
onto the driver back rest foam, and then feed the harness through the access on the foam
to install the microphone onto the foam.
NoteFeed harness through access hole on seat back foam
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Position the driver seat back rest
trim onto the driver seat back rest foam, and then align the Velcro strips (x4).
- Carefully position the air bag chute into the RH side of the seat back foam, and then fold the seat back trim over the RH side bolster.
- Carefully position the air bag chute into the LH side of the seat back foam, and then fold the seat back trim over the LH side bolster.
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With assistance, maneuver the driver
seat back trim assembly downward onto the seat frame to install it onto the seat
assembly.
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Install new nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat inboard side air bag to the seat
back frame assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 11 mm socket
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Install the clip that attaches the
driver seat harness to the RH side of seat back frame.
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Connect the driver seat inboard side air bag electrical connector, and then secure
the safety lock.
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Carefully secure the RH side of the
driver seat back trim onto the driver seat frame.
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Install new nuts (x2) that attach the
driver seat side air bag to the seat back frame assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 11 mm socket
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Fasten the tabs (x2) that attach the
lower portion of the driver seat backrest lumbar support to the seat back frame.
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Install the bolt that attaches the
driver seat backrest lumbar support to the seat back frame.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Install the clip that attaches the
driver seat side air bag harness to the driver seat seat frame.
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Connect the driver seat side air bag
electrical connector, and then secure the safety lock.
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Carefully secure the LH side of the
driver seat seat cover and foam onto the seat frame.
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Secure the retainers (x6), and then
secure the trim strap onto the driver seat seat back frame.
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Secure the female side of microphone
connector and harness clips (x2) onto seat back suspension.
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Connect the driver seat microphone,
and then secure harness clip onto the seat back foam.
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Slide the fan controller electrical
connector downward to install it onto the bracket, and then connect the electrical
connector.
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With assistance, align and fully
secure the clips that attach the driver seat back shell to the seat assembly.
- Install the driver headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
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Position the driver seat assembly onto
the seat back.
NoteProtect the seat from damage.
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Secure the clip and bracket that
attach the FSC and FSB vent heat pad harnesses to the seat assembly.
NoteOne harness is for the seat cushion and the other is for the seat back. The upper bracket aids in routing while the lower clip secures them.
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Connect the FSB vent heat pad
electrical connector from the seat controller.
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Secure the seat back elastic straps
(x2) to the seat frame.
- Install the front seat side shield RH carrier from the driver seat. See Carrier - RH - Side Shield - Inboard - Front Seat (Remove and Replace).
- Install the driver seat inboard side shield. See Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front seat side shield LH carrier from the driver seat. See .
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Connect the electrical harness to the
back rest and cushion adjust switch assembly, and then verify the functions of the seat
switches.
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Position the driver seat outboard side
shield onto the seat, and then install the clips (x7) that attach the side shield to the
seat.
Tip: Apply pressure to the side shield to fully seat the clips. The side shield should sit flush against the seat cushion.
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Install the screw that attaches the
driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T20 socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Install the driver seat into the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).