26/07/2023 16:59:18

Base Assembly - Driver Seat (Model X Seat) (Remove & Replace)

Correction code 13044012

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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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
  1. Open both doors on LH side
  2. Lower both LH side windows
  3. Open hood
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    Using MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk
  4. Remove rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  5. Remove LH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  6. Remove RH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  7. Release drainage hoses from HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x hoses
  8. Remove clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
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    3x push clips
  9. Remove HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x clips on HEPA filter
  10. Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle
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    Lift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise
  11. Move LH front seat forward
  12. Remove the LH front seat rear track covers
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    2x covers
  13. Remove bolts securing rear of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
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    1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal
  14. Move LH front seat backward
  15. Remove LH front seat front track covers
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    2x covers
  16. Remove bolts securing front of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
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    1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal
  17. Adjust position of LH front seat for easy removal
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    Move seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor
  18. Power down vehicle using MCU
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    Controls > Safety&Security > Power Off > ''POWER OFF''
  19. Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
  20. Disconnect LH front seat connectors
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    3x connectors
  21. Remove LH front seat from vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components
  22. Lift seat bottom to gain access to seat frame
  23. Release toe kick straps from both sides of interior seat base
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    2x hook clips
  24. Disconnect seat back connectors
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    2x connectors, 1x fir tree clip
  25. Release seat cushion upholstery J-hooks
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    3x hook clips
  26. Disconnect seat bottom connectors
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    2x connectors
  27. Release seat connector from spring mat
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    1x clip, Slide connector away from seat to release
  28. Remove puddle lamp
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    1x connector
  29. Remove air bag harness
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    1x harness clip
  30. Return seat to upright position
  31. Remove LH side shield fastener
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    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
  32. Release LH side shield
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    6x clips, 1x connector, Do not forcefully remove side shield as seat switch connector will need to be released, Remove side shield starting at the front of seat
  33. Remove RH side shield fastener
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    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
  34. Release RH side shield
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    5x clips, 1x connector clip
  35. Remove front center panel cover
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    4x clips
  36. Remove LH outer mic
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    Turn LH outer mic counter clockwise and pull up to release
  37. Remove LH inner mic
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    Turn LH inner mic clockwise and pull up to release
  38. Remove the outboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame
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    2x patch bolts, TP47, 43 Nm, Discard after removal
  39. Remove seat belt buckle from cushion frame
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    1x bolt, 14mm, 40 Nm, 1x connector
  40. Remove the inboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
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    2x patch bolts, TP47, 43 Nm, Discard after removal
  41. Remove the seat back frame from the cushion frame
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    Lift up on seat back to release from seat cushion frame
  42. Release the retaining clips securing seat bottom near seat buckle
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    2x clips
  43. Release seat cushion upholstery from seat cushion frame
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    1x J-hook, Starting on LH side of seat cushion upholstery pry J-hook out of seat cushion frame and work your way toward RH side to release seat cushion upholstery
  44. Remove seat cushion upholstery from seat cushion frame
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    Lift up on seat cushion to separate from seat cushion frame
  45. Install seat cushion to seat cushion frame
  46. Install seat cushion upholstery to seat cushion frame
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    1x J-hook, Starting on RH side of seat cushion upholstery press J-hook into seat cushion frame and work your way toward LH side to secure seat cushion upholstery
  47. Install the retaining clips securing seat bottom near seat buckle
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    2x clips, Press clips on seat cushion frame to secure seat cushion upholstery
  48. Install seat back frame to cushion frame
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    Position seat back frame to seat cushion frame
  49. Install the inboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
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    2x patch bolts, TP45, 43 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  50. Install the outboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
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    2x patch bolts, TP45, 43 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  51. Install the seat belt buckle onto the cushion frame
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    1x bolt, 14mm, 40 Nm, 1x connector
  52. Install LH outer mic
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    Position LH outer mic to seat back frame and rotate clockwise while pressing down to install
  53. Install LH inner mic
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    Position LH inner mic to seat back frame and rotate counter clockwise while pressing down to install
  54. Install front center panel cover
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    4x clips
  55. Install RH side shield
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    5x clips, 1x connector clip
  56. Install RH side shield fastener
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    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
  57. Install LH side shield
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    6x clips, 1x connector
  58. Install LH side shield fastener
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    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
  59. Place the front seat in a position to gain access to the bottom of the seat
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    Protect seat cushion from damage
  60. Install seat connector to spring mat
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    1x clip, Slide connector onto spring mat
  61. Connect seat bottom connectors
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    2x connectors
  62. Install seat cushion upholstery J-hooks
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    3x hook clips
  63. Install Puddle lamp
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    1x connector
  64. Install air bag jumper harness
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    1x harness clip
  65. Install seat back connectors
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    2x connectors, 1x fir tree clip
  66. Secure the toe kick straps from both sides of the interior seat base
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    2x hook clips
  67. Return seat to upright position
  68. Install LH front seat into vehicle
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    Recommend Assistance, Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle
  69. Connect LH front seat connectors
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    3x connectors
  70. Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal
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    1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5Nm
  71. Move LH front seat backward
  72. Install bolts securing both LH front seat front tracks to vehicle
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    1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts
  73. Install LH front seat front track covers
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    2x covers
  74. Move LH front seat forward
  75. Install bolts securing both LH front seat rear tracks to vehicle
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    1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts
  76. Install LH front seat rear track covers
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    2x covers
  77. Move LH front seat to original position
  78. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  79. Redeploy the vehicle firmware. See Firmware Reinstall - Toolbox.
  80. Calibrate the seat:
    • To calibrate the driver seat, in Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "PROC_MSMD" into the search field, click PROC_MSMD_VCSEATD-FRONT-DRV_CALIBRATE-MEMORY-SEATSearch for routine in ToolboxCalibrates the Driver Seat on Legacy SXLow Voltage / Seats - Calibrate Driver Seat, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
    • To calibrate the front passenger seat, in Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "PROC_MSMP" into the search field, click PROC_MSMP_VCSEATP-FRONT-PAS_CALIBRATE-MEMORY-SEATSearch for routine in ToolboxCalibrates the Passenger Seat on Legacy SXLow Voltage / Seats - Calibrate Passenger Seat, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  81. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  82. Install HEPA filter outlet duct
  83. Install HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x tabs, One on each side
  84. Install clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
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    3x push clips
  85. Secure drainage hoses to HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x hoses
  86. Install LH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  87. Install RH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  88. Install rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  89. Close hood
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    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  90. Raise both LH side windows
  91. Close both doors on the LH side