Seat Light - Driver (2025+) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code
NEW
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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- Open the LH front door.
- Lower both front windows.
- Open LH falcon wing door
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Remove bolts securing rear of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
Note2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal
- Move the LH front seat backward.
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Remove bolts securing front of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
Note2x patch bolts, 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
- Open the hood.
- Remove the rear underhood apron.
- Power off the vehicle using the touchscreen.
- Disconnect the LV battery connector and First Responder Loop.
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Position seat to gain access below seat bottom and disconnect LH side body harness from seat controller
Note2x connectors, 1x clip, Release red locking tab on black connector
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Remove LH front seat from vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components
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Disconnect LH front seat right footwell LED
Note1x connector
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Place front seat on a protected surface
NoteRecommend assistance, Place seat so the underside of the seat can be accessed
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Disconnect LH front seat buckle harness
Note1x connector
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Release clip securing LH front seat buckle harness
Note1x clip
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Remove LH front seat LH under seat light assembly
Note1x locking tab, Lift locking tab and slide light towards front of LH side rail, Lift opposite end of light and remove
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Install LH front seat LH under seat light assembly
Note1x locking tab, Slide light towards front of LH seat rail, Position opposite end, Then slide towards rear of LH seat rail to engage locking tab
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Secure clip securing LH front seat buckle harness
Note1x clip
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Connect LH front seat buckle
Note1x connector
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Connect LH front seat right footwell LED
Note1x connector
- Position seat upright
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Install LH front seat onto vehicle
NoteRecommend Assistance, Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle, Gateway configuration update for cfg_frontSeattype is needed when replacing from 4876527-XX-C to 4876527-XX-D or newer 1st Row LHD LH Performance Seat Assembly with 1st Row Mini-Tilt Motor Assembly
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Position seat to gain access below seat bottom and connect LH side body harness to seat controller
Note2x connectors, 1x clip, Engage red locking tab on black connector, Recommend assistance
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Position LH front seat upright for bolt installation
NoteRecommend assistance
- Connect the First Responder Loop and LV battery connector.
- Install the rear underhood apron.
- Close the hood.
- Calibrate the RH falcon wing door.
- Calibrate the LH falcon wing door.
- Move LH front seat forward
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Secure LH front seat belt
NoteEnsure the lock screw is in the horizontal position. If it is not, unlock the linkage per removal steps. Slide the linkage onto the pretensioner cable, an audible click will be heard, the screw should rotate to the locked position. Verify there are no twists in the webbing from the upper trim to the pretensioner. Perform a pull test with at least 15 pounds of force
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Install bolts securing LH front seat rear tracks to vehicle
Note2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts
- Move LH front seat backward
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Install bolts securing both LH front seat front tracks to vehicle
Note2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts
- Move the LH front seat to its original position.
- Raise both front windows.
- Close the LH front door.