10/03/2021 15:03:06

Actuator Pulley - Recliner - 3rd Row Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13034102

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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 LH rear door
  2. Move LH 2nd row seat fully forward using easy entry mode
  3. Open liftgate
  4. Remove rear load floor
  5. Remove trunk board
  6. Fold down LH 3rd row seat
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    Press button located on LH 3rd row seat back assembly near headrest, fold seat back down towards front of vehicle into a flat position
  7. Fold down RH 3rd row seat
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    Press button located on RH 3rd row seat back assembly near headrest, fold seat back down towards front of vehicle into a flat position
  8. Remove trunk floor carpet
  9. Drill out rivets securing rear seat back carpet to LH 3rd row seat
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    2x rivets, Use vacuum to collect debris while drilling out rivets, Use 3/16" or 3mm drill bit
  10. Remove rear seat back carpet from LH 3rd row seat
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    Note
    9x clips
  11. Release lower section of LH 3rd row seat upholstery
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    4x tabs, 2x, fir tree clips, 1x J hook, Release tabs by pulling inward and up
  12. Disconnect LH 3rd row seat connector
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    1x connector, 1x clip
  13. Re-route LH 3rd row seat connector through lower section of upholstery
  14. Connect LH 3rd row seat connector
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    1x connector, Route around seat upholstery
  15. Unfold LH 3rd row seat into upright position
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    Leave headrest in folded position
  16. Remove upper half of LH 3rd row seat upholstery
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    Release J-hook clip around edges of upholstery
  17. From the 3rd row, pull seat cover and foam upward to access actuator
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    Use fold function to feed bottom of seat upholstery forward, Use caution to not snag J-hooks, Actuator is located on the front side of the seat back under the upholstery and cushion assembly
  18. Release seat recliner cable from bracket
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    Cut zip tie and slide cable to release
  19. Release seat recliner cable from LH 3rd row actuator pulley
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    Note
    Note direction of actuator pulley
  20. Remove 3rd row seat recliner actuator pulley
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    Part is directional
  21. Install new LH 3rd row recliner seat actuator pulley
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    Align pulley to actuator gear, Locking clip and pulley are directional
  22. Connect seat recliner cable to actuator pulley
  23. Install seat recliner cable onto seat frame
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    Secure with cable tie
  24. Fold cushion and upholstery assembly down
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    2x iso fix bars, Using folding function to assist with tucking upholstery, Ensure iso fix bars are fed through upholstery and seat belt does not get caught
  25. Install upper half of LH 3rd row seat upholstery
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    Fold seat to workable position, Start at one end and fold J hook inwards until the other end of the upholstery is tucked, Press firmly along J hook to seat fully
  26. Disconnect LH 3rd row seat connector
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    Note
    1x connector
  27. Route LH 3rd row seat connector through seat upholstery
  28. Connect LH 3rd row seat connector
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    1x connector, 1x clip
  29. Secure lower half of upholstery
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    4x tabs, 2x, fir tree clips, 1x J hook
  30. Install rear seat back carpet onto LH 3rd row seat
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    9x clips
  31. Install rivets into LH 3rd row seat back carpet
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    2x rivets, Plastics rivet replaces metal rivet/washer combo
  32. Reinstall front lower carpet trim panel
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    Secure 3rd row seat wiring harnesses to panel
  33. Install trunk board
  34. Install rear load floor
  35. Close liftgate
  36. Move LH 2nd row seat from the easy entry position to the regular upright seating position
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    Slide seat track backwards by pushing towards rear of vehicle, Fold upper seat backwards until locked in an upright position
  37. Close LH Falcon door