2024-12-10

Frame - Seat Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13012202 1.44 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2024-12-10: Added mini-tilt motor configuration information.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH windows.
  2. Open the rear LH door and lower the LH rear window.
  3. Remove the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. With assistance, place the driver seat on a protected surface with the underside accessible.
  5. Remove the LH 1st row lap pretensioner. See Lap Pretensioner - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Release the clips (x2) and tabs (x2) that attach the driver seat LH side shield carrier to the seat assembly, and then remove the carrier from the seat assembly.
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    Release the leading edge of the trim, and the slide the trim away from the seat frame.
  7. Release the clips (x3) that attach the driver seat harness to the LH side seat track and frame.
  8. Remove the driver seat inboard side shield. See Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the LH 1st row buckle. See Buckle - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the front seat inboard side shield RH carrier. See Carrier - RH - Side Shield - Inboard - Front Seat (Remove and Replace)/
  11. Release the clips (x2) that attach the driver seat harness to the RH track and frame, and then release the harness from the frame.
  12. Release the seat back elastic straps (x2) from the seat frame.
  13. Release the soft trim retainers (x2) from the seat frame.
  14. Disconnect the FSC vent heat pad electrical connector from the driver seat controller.
  15. Disconnect the FSB vent heat pad electrical connector from the driver seat controller.
  16. 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.
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    One 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.
  17. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the driver seat controller electrical connector.
  18. Release the clips (x3) that attach the driver seat controller to the seat assembly, and then remove the controller from the assembly.
  19. Release the clip that attaches the driver seat harness to the seat frame bracket.
  20. Slide the OCS harness electrical connector upward to remove it from the SBR bracket, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
  21. Slide the SBR bracket upward to release it from the seat frame.
  22. Release the tabs (x2) to open the SBR bracket containing the OCS harness, and then route the harness between the seat cushion and frame.
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    Routing the harness will avoid it getting snagged when the seat foam is removed from the seat frame.
  23. Disconnect the driver seat tilt motor electrical connector.
  24. Disconnect the driver seat left footwell LED electrical connector.
  25. Disconnect the driver seat height adjuster track motor electrical connector.
  26. Disconnect the driver seat track motor electrical connector.
  27. Disconnect the driver seat track position sensor electrical connector.
  28. Disconnect the driver seat RH footwell LED electrical connector.
  29. Release the clip that attaches the seat harness to the cushion fan.
  30. Disconnect the driver seat cushion ventilation electrical connector from the cushion fan.
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    The connector is located at the below the seat cushion fan.
  31. Release the clips (x4) that attach the driver seat harness to the cushion frame, and then remove the harness from the seat assembly.
  32. Release the locking tab, and then remove the driver under seat under light from the seat assembly. Repeat this step for the RH under seat light.
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    Lift the locking tab and slide the light towards the front of the LH seat rail. Lift the opposite end of the light to remove it from the assembly.
  33. Release the soft trim retainer from the inboard side of the driver seat frame.
  34. Release the soft trim retainer from the outboard side of the driver seat frame.
  35. Release the soft trim retainer from front end of the driver seat frame.
  36. Position the seat assembly upright.
  37. Remove the driver seat cushion from the seat frame.
  38. With assistance, remove and discard the bolts (x4) that attach the driver back rest to the driver seat cushion frame, and then remove the back rest from the frame.
    43 Nm (31.7 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T47P socket
  39. Release the rear portion of the driver seat cushion suspension seated on the rear cushion tube, release the tabs (x4) that attach the front portion of the suspension to the frame, and then pull the suspension away from the frame to remove it from the assembly.

Install

  1. Position the driver seat cushion suspension onto the driver seat cushion frame, secure the front portion of the suspension into the tabs (x4), and then secure the rear portion of the suspension onto the frame.
  2. With assistance, position the driver back rest onto the driver seat cushion frame, and then install new bolts (x4) that attach the back rest to the frame.
    43 Nm (31.7 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T47P socket
  3. Position the driver seat cushion assembly onto the seat assembly, and then feed the cushion trim between the seat back trim and seat frame to install the cushion assembly to the seat frame.
  4. Secure the soft trim retainer on the outboard side of the seat frame.
  5. Secure the soft trim retainer on the inboard side of the seat frame.
  6. Position the seat assembly onto the seat back.
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    Protect the seat from damage.
  7. Install the driver under seat light onto the seat assembly, and then engage the locking tab. Repeat this step for the RH seat light.
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    Slide the light towards the front of the LH seat rail. Position the opposite end, and then slide the light towards the rear of the driver seat rail to engage the locking tab.
  8. Position the driver seat controller onto the seat assembly, and then fasten the clips (x3) that attach the controller to the assembly.
  9. Position the driver seat harness onto the driver seat cushion frame, and then secure the clips (x4) that attach the harness to the frame.
  10. Connect the driver seat cushion ventilation electrical connector to the cushion fan.
  11. Fasten the clip that attaches the seat harness to the cushion fan.
  12. Connect the driver seat track position sensor electrical connector.
  13. Connect the driver seat right footwell LED electrical connector.
  14. Connect the driver seat height adjuster motor electrical connector.
  15. Connect the driver seat track motor electrical connector.
  16. Install the OCS harness into the SBR bracket, and then secure the tabs (x2).
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    Verify the tabs are fully engaged.
  17. Slide the SBR bracket downward to install it onto the seat frame bracket.
  18. Connect the OCS harness electrical connector, and then install the connector onto the SBR bracket.
  19. Fasten the clip that attaches the driver seat harness to the seat frame bracket.
  20. Secure the clip and bracket that attach the FSC and FSB vent head pad harnesses to the seat assembly.
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    One 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.
  21. Connect the FSC vent heat pad electrical connector to the driver seat controller.
  22. Connect the FSB vent heat pad electrical connector.
  23. Connect the driver seat controller electrical connector, and then engage the locking tab.
  24. Connect the driver seat LH footwell LED.
  25. Connect the driver seat tilt motor electrical connector.
  26. Secure the soft trim retainers (x2) onto the driver seat frame.
  27. Secure the seat back elastic straps (x2) to the seat frame.
  28. Install the clips (x2) that attach the driver seat harness to the RH track and frame.
  29. Position the front seat side shield RH carrier onto the LH front seat, and then slide the carrier forward onto the frame to align the clips (x2) and tabs (x3).
  30. Position the LH 1st row buckle onto the driver seat, and then install the bolt that attaches the buckle to the seat.
    45 Nm (33.2 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T50 socket
  31. Connect LH 1st row buckle electrical connector.
  32. Install the driver seat inboard side shield. See Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  33. Secure the clips (x3) that attach the driver seat harness to the LH side seat track and frame.
  34. Position the front seat side shield LH carrier onto the driver seat, and then secure the clips (x2) and tab (x2) that attach the side shield carrier to the seat assembly.
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    Slide the carrier forward onto the seat frame to align the clips and tabs.
  35. Position the LH 1st row lap pretensioner onto the driver seat, and then install a new bolt that attaches the pretensioner to the seat assembly.
    40 Nm (29.5 lbs-ft)
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    Apply Loctite onto the buckle bolt if reinstalling.
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    Align the guide pin onto the seat track.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T50 socket
  36. Connect the LH 1st row lap pretensioner electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
  37. Connect the electrical harness to the back rest and cushion adjust switch assembly.
  38. Position the driver seat outboard side shield onto the seat, and then install the clips (x7) that attach the side shield to the seat.
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    Apply pressure to the side shield to fully seat the clips. The side shield should sit flush against the seat cushion.
  39. Install the screw that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  40. Install the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  41. Replacement front seat assemblies and seat cushion frame assemblies procured after June 2024 are equipped with a newly-designed Tesla "mini-tilt" motor, and replacing these parts (or the tilt motor itself) might require a configuration change. Review the configuration information in the table and perform the following substeps if a configuration update is needed.
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    Figure 1. Old Tilt Motor
    Figure 2. New Mini Tilt Motor (P/N: 1868276-00-B or newer)
    1. Access the Vehicle Configuration section of the Infotainment Dashboard. See Gateway Configuration (Display and Change).
    2. Update cfg_frontSeattype according to the combination of tilt motors described in the table.
  42. Raise the LH rear window and close the LH rear door.
  43. Raise the LH windows and close the LH front door.