26/07/2023 16:59:18
Base Assembly - Driver Seat (Model X Seat) (Remove & Replace)
Correction code 13044012
Warning
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.
- Open both doors on LH side
- Lower both LH side windows
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Open hood
NoteUsing MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Remove LH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Remove RH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Release drainage hoses from HEPA filter inlet duct
Note2x hoses
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Remove clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
Note3x push clips
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Remove HEPA filter inlet duct
Note2x clips on HEPA filter
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Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle
NoteLift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise
- Move LH front seat forward
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Remove the LH front seat rear track covers
Note2x covers
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Remove bolts securing rear of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
Note1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal
- Move LH front seat backward
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Remove LH front seat front track covers
Note2x covers
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Remove bolts securing front of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
Note1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal
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Adjust position of LH front seat for easy removal
NoteMove seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor
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Power down vehicle using MCU
NoteControls > Safety&Security > Power Off > ''POWER OFF''
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Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
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Disconnect LH front seat connectors
Note3x connectors
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Remove LH front seat from vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components
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Lift seat bottom to gain access to seat frame
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Release toe kick straps from both sides of interior seat base
Note2x hook clips
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Disconnect seat back connectors
Note2x connectors, 1x fir tree clip
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Release seat cushion upholstery J-hooks
Note3x hook clips
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Disconnect seat bottom connectors
Note2x connectors
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Release seat connector from spring mat
Note1x clip, Slide connector away from seat to release
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Remove puddle lamp
Note1x connector
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Remove air bag harness
Note1x harness clip
- Return seat to upright position
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Remove LH side shield fastener
Note1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
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Release LH side shield
Note6x 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
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Remove RH side shield fastener
Note1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
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Release RH side shield
Note5x clips, 1x connector clip
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Remove front center panel cover
Note4x clips
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Remove LH outer mic
NoteTurn LH outer mic counter clockwise and pull up to release
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Remove LH inner mic
NoteTurn LH inner mic clockwise and pull up to release
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Remove the outboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame
Note2x patch bolts, TP47, 43 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove seat belt buckle from cushion frame
Note1x bolt, 14mm, 40 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove the inboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
Note2x patch bolts, TP47, 43 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove the seat back frame from the cushion frame
NoteLift up on seat back to release from seat cushion frame
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Release the retaining clips securing seat bottom near seat buckle
Note2x clips
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Release seat cushion upholstery from seat cushion frame
Note1x 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
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Remove seat cushion upholstery from seat cushion frame
NoteLift up on seat cushion to separate from seat cushion frame
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Install seat cushion to seat cushion frame
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Install seat cushion upholstery to seat cushion frame
Note1x 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
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Install the retaining clips securing seat bottom near seat buckle
Note2x clips, Press clips on seat cushion frame to secure seat cushion upholstery
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Install seat back frame to cushion frame
NotePosition seat back frame to seat cushion frame
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Install the inboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
Note2x patch bolts, TP45, 43 Nm, Install new patch bolts
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Install the outboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
Note2x patch bolts, TP45, 43 Nm, Install new patch bolts
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Install the seat belt buckle onto the cushion frame
Note1x bolt, 14mm, 40 Nm, 1x connector
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Install LH outer mic
NotePosition LH outer mic to seat back frame and rotate clockwise while pressing down to install
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Install LH inner mic
NotePosition LH inner mic to seat back frame and rotate counter clockwise while pressing down to install
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Install front center panel cover
Note4x clips
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Install RH side shield
Note5x clips, 1x connector clip
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Install RH side shield fastener
Note1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
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Install LH side shield
Note6x clips, 1x connector
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Install LH side shield fastener
Note1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
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Place the front seat in a position to gain access to the bottom of the seat
NoteProtect seat cushion from damage
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Install seat connector to spring mat
Note1x clip, Slide connector onto spring mat
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Connect seat bottom connectors
Note2x connectors
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Install seat cushion upholstery J-hooks
Note3x hook clips
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Install Puddle lamp
Note1x connector
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Install air bag jumper harness
Note1x harness clip
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Install seat back connectors
Note2x connectors, 1x fir tree clip
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Secure the toe kick straps from both sides of the interior seat base
Note2x hook clips
- Return seat to upright position
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Install LH front seat into vehicle
NoteRecommend Assistance, Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle
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Connect LH front seat connectors
Note3x connectors
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Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal
Note1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5Nm
- Move LH front seat backward
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Install bolts securing both LH front seat front tracks to vehicle
Note1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts
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Install LH front seat front track covers
Note2x covers
- Move LH front seat forward
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Install bolts securing both LH front seat rear tracks to vehicle
Note1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts
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Install LH front seat rear track covers
Note2x covers
- Move LH front seat to original position
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- Redeploy the vehicle firmware. See Firmware Reinstall - Toolbox.
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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.
- Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
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Install HEPA filter outlet duct
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Install HEPA filter inlet duct
Note2x tabs, One on each side
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Install clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
Note3x push clips
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Secure drainage hoses to HEPA filter inlet duct
Note2x hoses
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Install LH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Install RH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Install rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Close hood
NotePress firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
- Raise both LH side windows
- Close both doors on the LH side