05/10/2020 10:07:54
Cover - Back Rest - Driver's Seat (Remove & Replace)
Correction code 13071002
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.
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Open the LH front and LH rear doors
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Open hood
NoteRelease using MCU, Controls > Doors > Front Trunk
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Move LH front seat forward
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Remove LH front seat rear fasteners
Note2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal, Use Torchless heat induction tool to help remove bolts if necessary
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Move LH front seat backward
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Remove LH front seat front fasteners
Note2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal, Use Torchless heat induction tool to help remove bolts if necessary
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Adjust the position of the LH seat for easy removal
NoteMiddle of track, most upright position, seat fully up off the floor
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Power down vehicle using MCU
NoteControls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
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Remove underhood aprons
Note4x aprons
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Remove frunk carpet
Note2x connectors
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Remove underhood storage unit
Note10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Remove HEPA filter
NoteLift up from bottom and pull out
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Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
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Disconnect LH front seat harness
Note1x connector
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Remove LH front seat from vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Use a pick to disengage the outboard headrest retaining spring
Note1x retaining spring, Depress the material around the headrest post to expose the release clip
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Use a pick to disengage the inboard headrest retaining spring
Note1x retaining spring, Depress the material around the headrest post to expose the release clip
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Remove the headrest from seat
NoteRemove by pulling straight up out of seat back
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Release toe kick straps from both sides of interior seat base
Note2x hook clips
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Remove the seat back shell base assembly from seat back frame
Note6x clips, Start at the top of the seat and pull the shell away from the frame, When the side clips are free, pull the bottom and carefully roll the bottom tabs out of the slots, If pulled straight out, the clips on the seat back can break off
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Remove the lower flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release
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Remove the upper flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab
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Remove the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release
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Remove the upper flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab
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Remove clips securing the seat upholstery to the seat back frame
Note7x clips, To release, rotate the clips off of the frame from the inside out, Seventh clip is located tucked beneath top center upholstery clip
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Pull the seat upholstery away from the air bag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector
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Disconnect LH front seat air bag
Note1x connector, Pull black collar down to release connector
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Remove nuts securing 1st row side air bag to seat back frame
Note2x nyloc nuts, 10mm, 5.4 Nm, Discard after removal
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Pull the airbag and fasteners away from the seat frame
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Place the front seat in a position to gain access to the bottom of the seat
NoteProtect seat cushion from damage
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Remove zip tie securing harnesses to spring mat
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Disconnect the seat heater connector
Note1x connector, 1x clip, Remove connector from spring mat clip
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Remove the seat back harness connector from the seat bottom
Note1x connector, 1x fir tree clip
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Return seat to upright position
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Remove the upholstery trim
NoteStart by pulling the bottom of the seat trim away from the seat frame, ensure the heater harness and the trim is clear of the frame, Lift straight up on the sides of the trim, moving the trim from side to side, to free it from the frame
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Remove the side air bag from seat back assembly
NotePull the seat back cover away from foam assembly to access the air bag, Slide the air bag out of the envelope, Ensure the studs are clear of the envelope before removing, If the air bag is pulled straight out with the studs in the holes, the envelope will be damaged
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Pull air bag envelope through side of seat back cushion
NoteEnsure not to damage cushion when pulling air bag envelope through side of seat back cushion
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Remove upholstery from seat back cushion
NoteUpholstery held on to cushion by velcro, Gently pull upholstery inch by inch from seat back starting lower seat back working your way up to upper seat back, Velcro can tear off cushion
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Install upholstery to the seat back rest cushion
NoteStart at the upper seat back working your down to lower seat back, Massage Velcro in as you go
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Pull air bag envelope through side of seat back cushion
NoteEnsure not to damage cushion when pulling air bag envelope through side of seat back cushion
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Install the side air bag to seat back assembly
NoteRe-position the seat back cover with foam assembly
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Install seat back cushion to seat back frame
NoteStart by sliding the foam trim straight onto the seat back frame, Ensure the posts for the headrests engage the seat back foam, Ensure the heater harness and lower trim that engages the frame are pushed through to the back side of the frame, Ensure that both sides of the seat back cushion overlap the seat back frame
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Install the airbag studs into the seatback frame
NoteThe studs should line up with the two round holes, the elongated hole is not used for this part
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Install nuts securing 1st row side airbag to seat back frame
Note2x nuts, 10mm, 5.4 Nm, Install new nyloc nuts
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Connect LH front seat air bag
Note1x connector
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Install seat back upholstery clips retaining trim to the frame
Note7x clips
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Rotate the seat to gain access to the underside of the seat
NoteProtect seat cushion from damage
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Install the seat back harness connector to the seat bottom
Note1x connector, 1x fir tree clip
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Connect the seat heater harness and secure to spring mat clip
Note1x connector, 1x clip, secure connector to spring mat clip
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Rotate the seat back to the upright position
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Install the upper flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
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Install the lower flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
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Install the upper flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
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Install the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame
NotePull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
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Install the seat back shell base assembly to seat back frame
Note6x clips, Install the lower clips first and rotate the shell up into place, Light pressure may need to be applied to the shell to ensure it's fully seated, The headrest posts will engage the seat back when installed
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Rotate the seat to gain access to the underside of the seat
NoteProtect seat cushion from damage
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Route LH sensor harnesses underneath toe kick strap_x000A_
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Zip-tie both LH seat back heater and sensor harnesses onto spring mat_x000A_
Note1x zip tie
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Secure the toe kick straps to both sides of the interior seat base
Note2x hook clips
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Rotate the seat back to the upright position
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Install the headrest into seat
Note2x locking clips, Ensure the headrest is fully seated, An audible click will be heard when installing the headrest, Ensure the headrest is seated by tugging up on the headrest
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Install LH front seat into vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Connect LH front seat harness
Note1x connector
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Connect first responder loop and 12V negative terminal
Note1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Power the LH seat fully rearward for access
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Install LH front seat front fasteners
Note2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new patch bolts
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Power the LH seat fully forward for access
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Install LH front seat rear fasteners
Note2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new patch bolts
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Close LH rear door
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Move LH front seat to original position
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Install HEPA filter housing
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Install underhood storage unit
Note10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Install frunk carpet
Note2x connectors
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Install underhood aprons
Note4x aprons
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Close hood
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Calibrate falcon doors using MCU
NoteRequired after 12V and FRL disconnect
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Close LH front door