Correction code 13044012

1. Open both doors on LH side
2. Lower both LH side windows
3. Open hood
   Note

   Using MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk
4. Remove rear underhood apron
   Note

   8x clips

   

   

5. Remove LH underhood apron
   Note

   9x clips

   

   

6. Remove RH underhood apron
   Note

   9x clips

   

   

7. Release drainage hoses from HEPA filter inlet duct
   Note

   2x hoses

   

   

8. Remove clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
   Note

   3x push clips

   

9. Remove HEPA filter inlet duct
   Note

   2x clips on HEPA filter

   

   

10. Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle
    Note

    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
    Note

    2x covers

    

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

    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
    Note

    2x covers

    

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

    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
    Note

    Move seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor
18. Power down vehicle using MCU
    Note

    Controls > Safety&Security > Power Off > ''POWER OFF''
19. Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components

    

20. Disconnect LH front seat connectors
    Note

    3x connectors

    

21. Remove LH front seat from vehicle
    Note

    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
    Note

    2x hook clips

    

24. Disconnect seat back connectors
    Note

    2x connectors, 1x fir tree clip

    

    

25. Release seat cushion upholstery J-hooks
    Note

    3x hook clips

    

26. Disconnect seat bottom connectors
    Note

    2x connectors

    

27. Release seat connector from spring mat
    Note

    1x clip, Slide connector away from seat to release

    

28. Remove puddle lamp
    Note

    1x connector

    

    

29. Remove air bag harness
    Note

    1x harness clip

    

30. Return seat to upright position
31. Remove LH side shield fastener
    Note

    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm

    

32. Release LH side shield
    Note

    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
    Note

    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm

    

34. Release RH side shield
    Note

    5x clips, 1x connector clip

    

    

    

    

35. Remove front center panel cover
    Note

    4x clips

    

    

36. Remove LH outer mic
    Note

    Turn LH outer mic counter clockwise and pull up to release

    

37. Remove LH inner mic
    Note

    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
    Note

    2x patch bolts, TP47, 43 Nm, Discard after removal

    

39. Remove seat belt buckle from cushion frame
    Note

    1x bolt, 14mm, 40 Nm, 1x connector

    

40. Remove the inboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
    Note

    2x patch bolts, TP47, 43 Nm, Discard after removal

    

41. Remove the seat back frame from the cushion frame
    Note

    Lift up on seat back to release from seat cushion frame

    

42. Release the retaining clips securing seat bottom near seat buckle
    Note

    2x clips

    

43. Release seat cushion upholstery from seat cushion frame
    Note

    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
    Note

    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
    Note

    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
    Note

    2x clips, Press clips on seat cushion frame to secure seat cushion upholstery

    

48. Install seat back frame to cushion frame
    Note

    Position seat back frame to seat cushion frame

    

49. Install the inboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
    Note

    2x patch bolts, TP45, 43 Nm, Install new patch bolts

    

50. Install the outboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
    Note

    2x patch bolts, TP45, 43 Nm, Install new patch bolts

    

51. Install the seat belt buckle onto the cushion frame
    Note

    1x bolt, 14mm, 40 Nm, 1x connector

    

52. Install LH outer mic
    Note

    Position LH outer mic to seat back frame and rotate clockwise while pressing down to install

    

53. Install LH inner mic
    Note

    Position LH inner mic to seat back frame and rotate counter clockwise while pressing down to install

    

54. Install front center panel cover
    Note

    4x clips

    

    

55. Install RH side shield
    Note

    5x clips, 1x connector clip

    

    

    

56. Install RH side shield fastener
    Note

    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm

    

57. Install LH side shield
    Note

    6x clips, 1x connector

    

    

    

    

58. Install LH side shield fastener
    Note

    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm

    

59. Place the front seat in a position to gain access to the bottom of the seat
    Note

    Protect seat cushion from damage

    

60. Install seat connector to spring mat
    Note

    1x clip, Slide connector onto spring mat

    

61. Connect seat bottom connectors
    Note

    2x connectors

    

62. Install seat cushion upholstery J-hooks
    Note

    3x hook clips

    

63. Install Puddle lamp
    Note

    1x connector

    

    

64. Install air bag jumper harness
    Note

    1x harness clip

    

65. Install seat back connectors
    Note

    2x connectors, 1x fir tree clip

    

    

66. Secure the toe kick straps from both sides of the interior seat base
    Note

    2x hook clips

    

67. Return seat to upright position
68. Install LH front seat into vehicle
    Note

    Recommend Assistance, Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle
69. Connect LH front seat connectors
    Note

    3x connectors

    

70. Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal
    Note

    1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5Nm

    

71. Move LH front seat backward
72. Install bolts securing both LH front seat front tracks to vehicle
    Note

    1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts

    

73. Install LH front seat front track covers
    Note

    2x covers

    

74. Move LH front seat forward
75. Install bolts securing both LH front seat rear tracks to vehicle
    Note

    1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts

    

76. Install LH front seat rear track covers
    Note

    2x covers

    

77. Move LH front seat to original position
78. 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.
    
    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.
79. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
80. Redeploy the vehicle firmware. See Firmware Reinstall - Toolbox.
81. 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-SEATvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Low 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-SEATvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Low Voltage ➜ Seats ➜ Calibrate Passenger Seat, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
82. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
83. Install HEPA filter outlet duct

    

    

84. Install HEPA filter inlet duct
    Note

    2x tabs, One on each side

    

    

85. Install clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
    Note

    3x push clips

    

86. Secure drainage hoses to HEPA filter inlet duct
    Note

    2x hoses

    

    

87. Install LH underhood apron
    Note

    9x clips

    

    

88. Install RH underhood apron
    Note

    9x clips

    

    

89. Install rear underhood apron
    Note

    8x clips

    

    

90. Close hood
    Note

    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
91. Raise both LH side windows
92. Close both doors on the LH side