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Sensor - Resistive Occupancy - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace)

20202102 1.02 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.

Warning

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.

Remove the LH front seat from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Install).
Place front seat on a protected surface

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Recommend assistance, Place seat so the underside of the seat can be accessed
Remove screw securing outer side cover from LH front seat

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1x screw, T20, 4 Nm, Ensure the front of the seat is high enough to access the T20 screw
Release LH outer side cover from seat assembly

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7x clip, Carefully release outer side cover from seat, do not fully remove
Disconnect LH front seat switch connector

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1x connector
Remove inboard side shield from LH front seat

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7x clips, Carefully release clips securing inboard side shield onto LH front seat
Release seat back elastic straps from seat frame

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2x straps
Release soft trim retainers from seat frame

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2x retainers
Disconnect FSC vent heat pad from seat controller

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1x connector
Remove FSC and FSB vent heat pad harnesses from seat

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1x clip, 1x bracket, Note one 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
Remove LH front seat harness from seat frame bracket

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1x fir tree clip
Remove OCS harness from SBR bracket then disconnect

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1x connector, 1x bracket, Slide connector upward to release from bracket
Slide SBR bracket upward to release from seat frame
Open SBR bracket containing OCS harness and route harness between cushion and frame

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2x tabs, Release tabs to open bracket, Routing harness will avoid getting snagged when seat foam is removed from frame
Release soft trim retainer from inboard side of seat frame

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1x retainer
Release soft trim retainer from outboard side of seat frame

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1x retainer
Release soft trim retainer from front end of seat frame

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1x retainer
Position seat upright
Remove seat cushion from frame
Release seat cushion trim from below seat foam

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1x strap
Release Velcro securing 40 seat cushion trim cover to foam pad

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Fold back until you reach first row of hog rings
Remove front hog rings securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad

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5x hog rings, Push down on foam to allow access to rings, Verify any excess pieces have been removed from foam
Release remaining Velcro securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad

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Fold back until access to OCS is clear
Feed OCS harness through seat bottom foam access hole

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Lift up on cushion bottom to fully pull harness through foam
Install OCS onto seat bottom cushion

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Apply pressure to area where double sided adhesive is applied to seat bottom foam, See image for clarity on locating indentations
Feed OCS harness through access hole on seat cushion bottom foam

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Lift up on cushion bottom to fully pull harness through foam
Secure Velcro to seat cushion bottom foam

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Secure up to the section where hog rings will be installed
Install hog rings securing seat cushion trim to foam

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5x hog rings, Push down on foam to allow access, Place hog ring into pliers prior to installation, Start with center ring and work your way out
Install remaining portion of Velcro securing cushion trim cover to foam pad

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Wrap remaining portion of trim cover over foam pad
Flip cushion over and secure trim strap to foam

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1x strap, Strap located on bottom side of cushion
Install seat bottom cushion onto seat frame

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Feed trim between seat back and seat frame, Maneuver seat assembly as needed for access
Rotate seat assembly onto seat back

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Protect seat from damage
Install soft trim retainer onto front end of seat frame

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1x retainer
Install soft trim retainer from outboard side of seat frame

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1x retainer
Install soft trim retainer from inboard side of seat frame

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1x retainer
Install OCS harness into SBR bracket

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2x tabs, Once harness is positioned, Verify tabs are fully engaged
Slide SBR bracket downward to install onto seat frame bracket

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1x connector
Connect OCS harness and install onto SBR bracket

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1x connector, 1x bracket
Secure LH front seat harness onto seat frame bracket

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1x fir tree clip
Route FSC and FSB vent heat pad harnesses onto plastic brackets

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1x clip, 1x bracket, Note one 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
Connect FSC vent heat pad from LV seat controller

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1x connector
Install soft trim retainers onto seat frame

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2x retainers
Install seat back elastic straps onto seat frame

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2x straps
Position seat upright
Install inboard side shield onto LH front seat

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7x clips, fully secure inboard side shield onto LH front seat
Connect LH outer side cover

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1x connector
Install LH outer side cover onto seat assembly

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7x clip, Apply pressure to the outer seat cover to fully seat trim clips, trim should sit flush against the seat cushion
Install screw securing outer side cover to LH front seat assembly

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1x screw, T20, 4 Nm, Maneuver seat assembly as needed for access
Install the LH front seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Install).

Model X Service Manual

Sensor - Resistive Occupancy - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace)

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