Back Rest - Driver (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 13043072 1.38 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.
- 2023-05-09: Reorganized the procedure.
Remove
- Remove the driver seat from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Install).
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Remove the screw that attaches the
driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T20 socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Carefully release the clips (x7) that
attach the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly, but do not fully
remove the side shield from the seat assembly.
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Disconnect the electrical harness from
the seat switch.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
- Remove the inboard side shield. See Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
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Release the seat back elastic straps
(x2) from the driver seat frame.
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Release the soft trim retainers (x2)
from the driver seat frame.
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Disconnect the FSC vent heat pad
electrical connector from the driver seat controller.
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Use a plastic trim tool to release the
clip and bracket that attach the FSC and FSB vent heat pad harnesses to the driver seat
assembly, and then remove the harnesses from the assembly.
NoteOne harness is for the seat cushion and the other is for the seat back. The upper bracket aids in routing while the lower clip secures them.
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Use a clip tool to release the clip
that attaches the driver seat harness to the seat frame bracket.
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Slide the OCS harness connector upward
to release it from the SBR bracket, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
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Slide the SBR bracket upward to
release it from the driver seat frame.
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Release the tabs (x2) to open the SBR
bracket containing OCS harness, and then route the harness between the driver cushion
and frame.
NoteRouting the harness will avoid it getting snagged when the seat foam is removed from the seat frame.
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Release the soft trim retainer from
the inboard side of the driver seat frame.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
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Release the soft trim retainer from
the outboard side of the driver seat frame.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
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Release the soft trim retainer from
the front end of the driver seat frame.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
- Position the seat assembly upright.
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Remove the driver seat seat cushion
from the seat frame.
- Remove the headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).
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Disconnect the fan controller
electrical connector from the seat harness.
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Disconnect the driver seat microphone
electrical connector, and then release the clip that attaches the harness to the driver
seat back rest foam.
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Release the female side of microphone
connector and harness clip from seat back suspension
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Release the trim strap, and then
release the trim retainers (x6) that attach the seat back trim retainers to the seat
back frame.
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Carefully separate the driver seat
cover from the driver seat, and then set the cover aside for access.
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Use a clip tool to release the clip
that attaches the driver seat side airbag harness to the driver seat seat frame.
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Push down on the tab to release the
driver seat side air bag electrical connector, and then disconnect the connector.
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Disconnect the driver back rest pitch
motor electrical connector.
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Use a clip tool to release the clips
(x2) that attach the harness to the driver seat seat back suspension.
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Disconnect the driver seat lumbar
valve pack assembly electrical connector.
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Use a clip tool to release the clip
that attaches the inboard airbag harness to the driver seat seat frame.
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Disconnect the driver seat lumbar pump
electrical connector.
- Remove the driver seat buckle. See Back Rest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front seat side shield LH and RH carrier from the driver seat. See Carrier - RH - Side Shield - Inboard - Front Seat (Remove and Replace).
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Release the safety lock, then
disconnect the LH lap pretensioner electrical connector.
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With assistance, remove and discard
the bolts (x4) that attach the driver seat back rest assembly to the seat cushion
frame.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T47 socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
Install
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With assistance, install the bolts
(x4) that attach the driver seat back rest assembly to the seat cushion frame.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T47 socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Install the front seat side shield LH and RH carrier from the driver seat. See Carrier - RH - Side Shield - Inboard - Front Seat (Remove and Replace).
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Connect the LH lap pretensioner
electrical connector and secure the safety lock.
- Install the driver seat buckle. See Back Rest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
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Connect the driver seat lumbar pump
electrical connector.
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Fasten the clip that attaches the inboard airbag harness to the driver seat seat
frame.
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Connect the driver seat lumbar valve
pack assembly electrical connector.
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Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the
harness to the driver seat seat back suspension.
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Connect the driver back rest pitch
motor electrical connector.
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Fasten the clip that attaches the
driver seat side airbag harness to the driver seat seat frame.
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Connect the driver seat side air bag
electrical connector.
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Install the driver seat cover to the
driver seat.
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Install the trim retainers (x6) that
attach the seat back trim retainers to the seat back frame, then install the trim
strap.
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Install the female side of microphone connector and harness clip from seat back
suspension
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Connect the driver seat microphone
electrical connector, and then install the clip that attaches the harness to the driver
seat back rest foam.
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Connect the fan controller electrical
connector from the seat harness.
- Install the seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Install the headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
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Position the driver seat cushion
assembly onto the seat assembly, and then feed the cushion trim between the seat back
trim and seat frame to install cushion assembly to the seat frame.
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Position the driver seat assembly onto
the seat back.
NoteProtect the seat from damage.
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Secure the soft trim retainer onto the
front end of seat frame.
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Secure the soft trim retainer on the
outboard side of the seat frame.
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Secure the soft trim retainer on the
inboard side of the seat frame.
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Install the OCS harness into the SBR
bracket, and then secure the tabs (x2).
NoteVerify the tabs are fully engaged.
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Slide the SBR bracket downward to
install it onto the seat frame bracket.
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Connect the OCS harness electrical
connector, and then install the connector onto the SBR bracket.
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Fasten the clip that attaches the
driver seat harness to the seat frame bracket.
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Secure the clip and bracket that
attach the FSC and FSB vent heat pad harnesses to the seat assembly.
NoteOne harness is for the seat cushion and the other is for the seat back. The upper bracket aids in routing while the lower clip secures them.
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Connect the FSC vent heat pad
electrical connector to the driver seat controller.
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Install the soft trim retainers (x2)
to the seat frame.
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Secure the seat back elastic straps
(x2) to the seat frame.
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Connect the electrical harness to the
back rest and cushion adjust switch assembly, and then verify the functions of the seat
switches.
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Position the driver seat outboard side
shield onto the seat, and then install the clips (x7) that attach the side shield to the
seat.
Tip: Apply pressure to the side shield to fully seat the clips. The side shield should sit flush against the seat cushion.
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Install the screw that attaches the
driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T20 socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Install the driver seat from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Install).