2025-04-21

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.

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This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model X.
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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 the LH front door.
  2. Lower both front windows.
  3. Open LH falcon wing door
  4. Remove bolts securing rear of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
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    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal
  5. Move the LH front seat backward.
  6. Remove bolts securing front of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
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    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal
  7. 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
  8. Open the hood.
  9. Remove the rear underhood apron.
  10. Power off the vehicle using the touchscreen.
  11. Disconnect the LV battery connector and First Responder Loop.
  12. Position seat to gain access below seat bottom and disconnect LH side body harness from seat controller
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    2x connectors, 1x clip, Release red locking tab on black connector
  13. Remove LH front seat from vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components
  14. Disconnect LH front seat right footwell LED
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    1x connector
  15. Place front seat on a protected surface
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    Recommend assistance, Place seat so the underside of the seat can be accessed
  16. Disconnect LH front seat buckle harness
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    1x connector
  17. Release clip securing LH front seat buckle harness
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    1x clip
  18. Remove LH front seat LH under seat light assembly
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    1x locking tab, Lift locking tab and slide light towards front of LH side rail, Lift opposite end of light and remove
  19. Install LH front seat LH under seat light assembly
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    1x 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
  20. Secure clip securing LH front seat buckle harness
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    1x clip
  21. Connect LH front seat buckle
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    1x connector
  22. Connect LH front seat right footwell LED
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    1x connector
  23. Position seat upright
  24. Install LH front seat onto vehicle
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    Recommend 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
  25. Position seat to gain access below seat bottom and connect LH side body harness to seat controller
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    2x connectors, 1x clip, Engage red locking tab on black connector, Recommend assistance
  26. Position LH front seat upright for bolt installation
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    Recommend assistance
  27. Connect the First Responder Loop and LV battery connector.
  28. Install the rear underhood apron.
  29. Close the hood.
  30. Calibrate the RH falcon wing door.
  31. Calibrate the LH falcon wing door.
  32. Move LH front seat forward
  33. Secure LH front seat belt
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    Ensure 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
  34. Install bolts securing LH front seat rear tracks to vehicle
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    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts
  35. Move LH front seat backward
  36. Install bolts securing both LH front seat front tracks to vehicle
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    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts
  37. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  38. Raise both front windows.
  39. Close the LH front door.