Actuator Assembly - Release - EZ Entry - 2nd Row - LH (7 Seat) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 13023502 2.10 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.
Remove
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat assembly from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 2nd Row - LH (7 Seat) (Remove and Replace).
- Move the LH 2nd row seat backs to the upright position.
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Release the J-hooks (x6) that attach
the rear toe kick to the LH 2nd row seat assembly.
NoteRelease lower outer hooks (x2) to expose the inner clips (x4).
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Disconnect the 2nd row center seatbelt
buckle electrical connector, and then release the edge clip that attaches the connector
to the seat assembly.
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Remove and discard the bolt that
attaches the 2nd row center seatbelt buckle to the seat assembly, and then remove the
buckle from the seat assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T50 socket
- Remove the LH 2nd row recliner lever. See Lever - Recliner - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row recliner cover. See Cover - Recliner - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the bolt that attaches the LH
2nd row outer seatbelt to the seat assembly, and then remove the seatbelt from the seat
assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T50 socket
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Release the J-hooks (x11) that attach
the underside of the LH 2nd row seat upholstery to the seat assembly.
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Disconnect the LH 2nd row seat seat
cushion electrical connectors (x4), and then release the clips (x2) that attach the
black connectors (x2) to the seat frame
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Remove the LH 2nd row seat cushion
assembly from the seat assembly.
CAUTIONUse caution when feeding the J-hooks and connectors through the seat frame.
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Remove the screw that attaches the LH
2nd row EZ entry release actuator assembly to the bracket.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T15 socket
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Release the tabs that attach the LH
2nd row EZ entry release actuator assembly to the bracket, and then remove the bracket
from the seat assembly.
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Remove the screw that attaches the
splitter box to the LH 2nd row seat assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 socket
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Cut the cable ties (x2) that secure
the splitter box, and then release the tabs (x2) to open the splitter box.
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Disconnect the recline release
actuator cable from the splitter box.
NoteThe recline release actuator cable is the silver cable.
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Disconnect the recline release
actuator electrical connector.
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Fold the LH 2nd row seat back to the
down position.
NoteUse the LH recliner lever without installing the clip.
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Unzip the LH 2nd row seat back
upholstery on both sides.
NoteEnds of the zippers are tucked underneath the upholstery. Use a pick to aid in moving the zipper.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
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Release 60 seat back upholstery and
lift up.
NoteRelease J-hook holding the back down.
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Release the clips (x13) that attach
the LH 2nd row seat plastic seat back to the seat, and then remove the plastic seat back
from the seat.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip prytool 20in
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Unfold the LH 2nd row seat back to the
upright position.
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Release the lower part of the LH 2nd
row seat back cushion.
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Remove the elastic bands (x2) at the
RH outer hinge cover.
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Release the clips (x2) and tabs (x4)
that attach the RH outer hinge cover to the seat assembly, and then remove the cover
from the assembly.
NotePull the cover away from seat to release the clips, release tabs from bottom up, and then lift the cover to release the top edge from the seat frame.
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Remove the push clip that attaches the
RH lower inner hinge cover to the seat assembly, and then remove the cover from the seat
assembly.
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Release the recline release actuator
cable clip from the seat frame.
NoteThe clip is mounted along the lower rear of the seat frame.
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Remove the recline release actuator
cable from the RH side cable mount.
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Remove the recline release actuator
cable from the RH side hinge lever.
NoteRotate the cable 90 degrees to align the tab, and then pull the cable away from the lever.
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Remove the screw and clips (x2) that
attach the LH lower inner hinge cover to the seat assembly, and then remove the cover
from the seat assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 socket
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Release the clip that attaches the LH
side cable clip to the seat frame, and then remove the cable clip from the seat
frame.
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Remove the recline release actuator
cable from the LH side hinge lever.
NoteRotate the cable 90 degrees to align the tab, and then pull the cable away from the lever.
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Release the clips (x2) that attach the
LH 2nd row EZ entry release actuator assembly to the seat assembly, and then remove the
actuator assembly from the seat assembly.
NoteNote the routing of the cables for installation.NoteOne clip secures the splitter box near the center, and the other clip secures the cable on the RH side.
Install
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Position the LH 2nd row EZ entry
release actuator assembly into the seat assembly, and then secure the clips (x2) that
attach the actuator assembly to the seat assembly.
NoteFollow the routing as noted during removal.
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Secure the recline release actuator
cable to the LH side hinge lever.
NoteHold the hinge lever down so the hole is visible through the slot, insert the cable end, and then rotate 90 degrees to secure.
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Secure the clip that attaches the LH
side cable clip to the seat frame.
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Position the LH lower inner hinge
cover to the seat assembly, and then install the screw and clips (x2) that attach the
cover to the seat assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 socket
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Secure the recline release actuator
cable to the RH side hinge lever.
NoteHold the hinge lever down to allow cable to reach the hole, insert the cable end, and then rotate 90 degrees to secure.
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Secure the recline release actuator
cable to RH side cable mount.
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Secure the recline release actuator
cable clip to the seat frame.
NoteThe clip is mounted along the lower rear of the seat frame.
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Position the RH lower inner hinge
cover into the seat assembly, and then install the clip that attaches the cover to the
seat assembly.
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Position the RH outer hinge cover to
the seat assembly, and then secure the clips (x2) and tabs (x4) that attach the cover to
the assembly.
NoteSlide the upper tabs down onto the seat frame, and then secure the clips and tabs.
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Secure the elastic bands (x2) at the
RH outer hinge cover.
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Install the lower part of the LH 2nd
row seat back cushion.
- Fold the LH 2nd row seat back to the down position.
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Position the LH 2nd row seat plastic
seat back on the seat, and then install the clips (x13) that attach the seat back to the
seat.
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Zip the LH 2nd row seat back
upholstery on both sides.
CAUTIONUse caution to not pull the zippers off the track.NoteUse a pick to aid in moving the zipper. Tuck the ends of the zippers underneath the upholstery.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
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Secure lower portion of 60 seat back
upholstery.
NoteSecure J-hook along lower edge.
- Fold the LH 2nd row seat back to the upright position.
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Connect recline release
actuator.
Note1x connector .
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Connect the recline release actuator
cable to the splitter box.
NoteThe recline release actuator cable is the silver cable.
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Secure the tabs (x2) to close the
splitter box, and then install cable ties (x2) to secure the splitter box.
NoteCut off excess cable tie ends.
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Install the screw that attaches the
splitter box to the LH 2nd row seat assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 socket
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Position the bracket into the seat
assembly, and then secure the tabs (x2) that attach the actuator bracket to the seat
assembly.
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Install the screw that attaches the LH
2nd row EZ entry release actuator assembly to the bracket.NoteAlign the fastener with the actuator bracket.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T15 socket
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Install the LH 2nd row seat cushion
assembly into the seat assembly.
CAUTIONUse caution when feeding the J-hooks and connectors through the seat frame.
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Secure the black connectors (x2) to
the LH 2nd row seat frame, and then connect the electrical connectors (x4).
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Secure the J-hooks (x11) that attach
the underside of the LH 2nd row seat upholstery to the seat assembly.
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Position the LH 2nd row outer seat
belt to the seat assembly, and then install a new bolt that attaches seatbelt to the
seat assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T50 socket
- Install the LH 2nd row recliner cover. See Cover - Recliner - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH 2nd row recliner lever. See Lever - Recliner - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Position the 2nd row center seatbelt
buckle onto the seat assembly, and then install a new bolt that attaches the buckle to
the seat assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T50 socket
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Secure the edge clip that attaches the
2nd row center seatbelt buckle electrical connector to the seat assembly, and then
connect the connector.
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Secure toe kick to 60 seat
assembly.
Note6x J-hooks, Secure inner 4 clips, then lower outer 2.
- Fold LH 2nd row seat to the down position.
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Install the LH 2nd row seat assembly
into the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 2nd Row - LH (7 Seat) (Remove and Replace).
NoteIt is not necessary to redeploy the vehicle firmware after installing the seat assembly.