Seat Back Sub-Assembly - 2nd Row Seat - RH (5 Seat) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 13058822 1.62 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 LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
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Open all four doors and trunk
NoteVia center display > Controls > Trunk > Open Passenger > Open Driver > Open LH FWD > Open RH FWD
- Lower LH and RH front windows
- Move LH front seat forward
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Fold 2nd row 60 seat into down position
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Remove LH rear sill assembly
Note8x clips, 1x datum
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Apply tape to LH racetrack to avoid damage
- Move RH front seat forward
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Fold 2nd row 40 seat into down position
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Remove RH rear sill assembly
Note8x clips, 1x datum
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Apply tape to RH racetrack to avoid damage
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Remove trunk rear load floor
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Remove flat trunk load floor
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Remove trunk gap hider
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Remove RH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips, 1x datum
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Remove RH mid C-pillar trim
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips
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Remove RH trunk side mini nub
Note1x clip, 3x tabs
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Remove RH lower C-pillar
Note1x patch bolt, T25, 2.5 Nm, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 12x clips, Discard patch bolt after removal
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Remove LH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips, 1x datum
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Remove LH mid C-pillar trim
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips, 5x tabs
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Remove LH trunk side mini nub
Note1x clip, 3x tabs
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Remove LH lower C-pillar
Note1x patch bolt, T25, 2.5 Nm, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 13x clips, Discard patch bolt after removal
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Remove 2nd row mid floor board
Note5x clips, Tilt front edge upwards and remove in vertical position
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Remove RH bench seat floor support
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Fold trunk carpet rearward
NoteStarting from the front, lift carpet over harpoon brackets, Fold back enough to access rear seat components
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Remove 2nd row rear floor board
Note2x clips, Lift front of panel up to release clips, Lift rear of panel and slide out from behind seats
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Remove bolts securing 40 rear seat track to body
Note4x patch bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm, Discard patch bolts after removal
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Remove bolts securing 40 front seat track to body
Note6x patch bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm, Discard patch bolts after removal
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Remove RH 2nd row seat carpet support bracket
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Power off vehicle via center display
NoteControls > Safety & Security > Power Off
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note11x clips, 2x datums
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Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
Note2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL
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Release harness from RH floor support bracket
Note2x clips, 1 datum
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Disconnect 40 seat harness
Note4x connectors, Release connectors from bracket for better access by depressing bracket locks, Release locking tabs before disconnecting
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Remove 40 seat assembly from vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Unfold 40 seat assembly
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Insert wedge to RH seat to gain access
NoteCarefully insert wedge between RH 2nd row seat and 2nd row outer recliner cover to gain access
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Release clip and remove RH recliner lever
Note1x clip, carefully release clip from insert and remove RH recliner lever by pulling outward
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Remove clip holding RH seat outer recliner cover
Note1x clip
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Remove bolt holding RH seat outer recliner cover
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 4Nm
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Release clips and remove RH seat outer recliner cover from seat
Note4x clips, release clips and lift upward to remove from vehicle
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Remove the seat belt from the RH 40 seat
Note1x bolt, T50, 45 Nm, Discard patch bolt
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Release 2nd row RH seat belt buckle harness
Note1x connector, 1x edge clip, 1x clip, Release clips after disconnecting harness
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Remove 2nd row RH seat belt buckle
Note1x bolt, T50, 45 Nm
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Remove 2nd row 40 seat inner hinge cover
Note1x clip, 4x tabs, Pull away from seat to release clips, then release tabs from bottom up, Lift to release top edge from seat frame
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Release seat cushion trim from 40 seat bracket assembly
Note6x J-clips
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Release 40 seat assembly heater and seat belt reminder connections
Note2x connectors, 1x clip, Release clip at seat belt reminder harness
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Remove 40 seat cushion
NoteGuide harness and tension flaps underneath backrest
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Release 40 seat back upholstery
Note1x J-hook
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Unzip 40 seat back upholstery on LH and RH sides of backrest cover
NoteEnds of zippers are tucked underneath upholstery, Using a pick will aid in moving the zipper
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Remove plastic seat back from 40 seat assembly
Note5x clips, 2x Velcro strips, Fold backrest cover over the headrest for access
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Disconnect 40 seat heater and side airbag connectors
Note2x connectors, 1x clip, Side airbag clipped to backrest frame
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Release 40 seat side airbag
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 20 Nm, Discard nuts after removal, Pull side airbag away from backrest frame and clear of mounting studs
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Release the lower part of the 40 seat back cushion from seat frame
NoteGuide harness and tension flaps through seat back frame
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Remove 40 seat back trim subassembly from the backrest frame
NoteLift trim subassembly to release from the frame
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Install 40 seat back trim subassembly to the backrest frame
NoteSlide trim subassembly over headrest bracket down to seat controller bracket
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Secure the lower part of the 40 seat back cushion to seat frame
NoteGuide harness and tension flaps through seat back frame
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Secure 40 seat side airbag
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 20 Nm, Position side airbag mounting studs through backrest frame, Install new bolts
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Connect 40 seat heater and side airbag connectors
Note2x connectors, 1x clip, Side airbag clipped to backrest frame
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Secure plastic seat back to 40 seat frame
Note5x clips, 2x Velcro strips, Fold backrest cover over the headrest for access
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Zip 40 seat back upholstery on LH and RH sides of backrest cover
NoteEnsure ends of zippers are tucked underneath upholstery, Using a pick will aid in moving the zipper
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Secure 40 seat back upholstery to backrest cover
Note1x J-hook
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Install 40 seat cushion
NoteGuide harness and tension flaps underneath backrest
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Secure 40 seat assembly heater and seat belt reminder connections
Note2x connectors, 1x clip, Secure clip at seat belt reminder harness
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Secure seat cushion trim to 40 seat bracket assembly
Note6x J-clips
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Install 2nd row 40 seat inner hinge cover
Note1x clip, 4x tabs, Slide upper tabs down onto seat frame, then secure clips and tabs
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Install 2nd row RH seat belt buckle
Note1x bolt, T50, 45 Nm
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Secure 2nd row RH seat belt buckle harness
Note1x connector, 1x edge clip, 1x clip
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Install the seat belt to the RH 40 seat frame
Note1x bolt, T50, 45 Nm, Install new bolt
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Install RH seat outer recliner cover to seat
Note4x clips, Hook the top right corner to seat before securing clips
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Secure bolt holding RH seat outer recliner to seat
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm
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Secure clip holding RH seat outer recliner to seat
Note1x clip
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Install RH recliner lever
NotePush into seat and allow clip to set fully
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Fold down 40 seat
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Install 40 seat assembly into vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance, Make sure guide pins are aligned properly
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Connect 40 seat assembly harness
Note4x connectors, Ensure connector locks engaged, Secure connector housings to bracket
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Secure 40 seat harness to RH floor support bracket
Note2x clips, 1x datum
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Install RH 2nd row seat carpet support bracket
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Install bolts securing the front seat track on 40 seat hand tight
Note6x patch bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm, Install new patch bolts, Torque at a later step
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Install remaining rear 40 seat track bolts
Note4x bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm, Install new patched bolts
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Torque the front 40 seat track bolts
Note6x bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm, Torque the most forward bolt on each side before the outer bolts
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Install RH bench seat floor support
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Install 2nd row rear carpet floor board
Note2x clips, Slide panel down behind seats, Lower front of panel to engage clips
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Fold trunk carpet into original position
NoteFold carpet down over harpoon brackets
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Install 2nd row mid carpet floor board
Note5x clips, Replace clips if damaged, Install rear of panel into position and then secure clips
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Install LH lower C-pillar
Note1x patch bolt, T25, 2.5 Nm, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 13x clips, Install new patch bolt
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Install LH rear sill assembly
Note8x clips, 1x datum
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Install LH mid C-pillar trim
Note9x clips, 5x tabs, 1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
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Install RH lower C-pillar trim
Note1x patch bolt, T25, 2.5 Nm, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 12x clips, Install new patch bolt
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Install RH rear sill assembly
Note8x clips, 1x datum
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Install RH mid C-Pillar trim
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips
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Install RH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips, 1x datum
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Install LH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips, 1x datum
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Install trunk gap hider
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Install LH trunk side mini nub
Note1x clip, 3x tabs
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Install RH trunk side mini nub
Note1x clip, 3x tabs
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Install flat trunk load floor
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Install trunk rear load floor
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Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
Note2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage upper locking tab when fully seated
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Install rear underhood apron
Note11x clips, 2x datums
- Close hood
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Close liftgate via UI
NoteControls > Trunk
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Remove masking tape from the RH lower C-pillar and from the race tracks
- Unfold the 40 seat assembly
- Move RH front seat to original position
- Close RH front door
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Remove masking tape from the LH lower C-pillar and from the race tracks
- Unfold the 60 seat assembly
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Calibrate the rear doors.
NoteIf the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.
- Move LH front seat to original position
- Raise LH and RH front windows
- Close LH front door