01/09/2022 14:33:06

Foam - Back Rest - Driver Seat (Model 3 Seat) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13072632

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.

Open the LH front and LH rear doors
Open hood

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Using MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk
Move LH front seat forward
Remove LH front seat rear fasteners

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2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal, Use Torchless heat induction tool to help remove bolts if necessary
Move LH front seat backward
Remove LH front seat front fasteners

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2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal, Use Torchless heat induction tool to help remove bolts if necessary
Adjust the position of the LH seat for easy removal

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Middle of track, most upright position, seat fully up off the floor
Power down vehicle using MCU

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Via Controls > Safety & Security > ''Power off''
Remove underhood aprons

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4x aprons
Remove frunk carpet

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2x connectors
Remove underhood storage unit

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10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Remove HEPA filter

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Lift up from bottom and pull out
Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
Disconnect LH front seat harness

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1x connector
Remove LH front seat from vehicle

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Recommend Assistance, Caution: Do not damage other components
Use a pick to disengage the outboard headrest retaining spring

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1x retaining spring, Depress the material around the headrest post to expose the release clip
Use a pick to disengage the inboard headrest retaining spring

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1x retaining spring, Depress the material around the headrest post to expose the release clip
Remove the headrest from seat

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Remove by pulling straight up out of seat back
Release toe kick straps from both sides of interior seat base

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2x hook clips
Remove the seat back shell base assembly from seat back frame

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6x 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
Remove the lower flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame

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Pull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release
Remove the upper flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame

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Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab
Remove the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame

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Pull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release
Remove the upper flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame

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Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab
Remove clips securing the seat upholstery to the seat back frame

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7x clips, To release, rotate the clips off of the frame from the inside out, Seventh clip is located tucked beneath top center upholstery clip
Pull the seat upholstery away from the air bag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector
Disconnect LH front seat air bag

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1x connector, Pull black collar down to release connector
Remove the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat assembly.
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
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The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU. Removing this bolt allows ease of access for the following step.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
Remove nuts securing 1st row side air bag to seat back frame

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2x nyloc nuts, 10mm, 5.4 Nm, Discard after removal
Pull the airbag and fasteners away from the seat frame

CAUTION
Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
Rotate the seat to gain access to the underside of the seat

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Place fender cover to protect seat cushion from damage
Remove zip tie securing harnesses to spring mat
Disconnect seat heat pad connector

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1x connector, 1x clip, Remove connector from spring mat clip
Remove the seat back harness connector from the seat bottom

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1x connector, 1x fir tree clip
Return seat to upright position
Remove the seat back trim and foam assembly from the seat back frame.

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Start 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
Slide the airbag chute with the airbag still inside through the seatback foam, and then carefully remove the airbag from the airbag chute.

CAUTION
Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs do not catch in the holes of the airbag chute.

CAUTION
Handle the airbag with extreme care when removing it from the airbag chute. The airbag is configured/folded in a specific manner and will need to be replaced if it is dropped, altered or manipulated in any way.
Remove upholstery from seat back cushion

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Upholstery 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
Install upholstery to the seat back rest cushion

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Start at the upper seat back working your down to lower seat back, Massage Velcro in as you go
Install the driver side airbag into the airbag chute, and then slide the airbag chute with the airbag inside through the slot in the seat back foam.

CAUTION
Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs extend out of the holes of the chute.

CAUTION
Handle the airbag with extreme care when installing it into the airbag chute. The airbag is configured/folded in a specific manner and will need to be replaced if it is dropped, altered or manipulated in any way.

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Refer to the following video for proper care when installing the driver side airbag into the airbag chute, and when installing the chute through the seat foam.
Install seat back cushion to seat back frame

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Start 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
Install the airbag studs into the seatback frame

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The studs should line up with the two round holes, the elongated hole is not used for this part
Install nuts securing 1st row side airbag to seat back frame

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2x nuts, 10mm, 5.4 Nm, Install new nyloc nuts

CAUTION
Do not use impact tools to tighten the nuts
Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat assembly.
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
Note
The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
Connect LH front seat air bag

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1x connector
Install seat back upholstery clips retaining trim to the frame

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7x clips
Rotate the seat to gain access to the underside of the seat

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Protect seat cushion from damage
Install the seat back harness connector to the seat bottom

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1x connector, 1x fir tree clip
Connect the seat heater harness and secure to spring mat clip

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1x connector, 1x clip, secure connector to spring mat clip
Rotate the seat back to the upright position
Install the upper flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame

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Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
Install the lower flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame

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Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
Install the upper flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame

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Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
Install the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame

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Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
Install the seat back shell base assembly to seat back frame

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6x 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
Rotate the seat to gain access to the underside of the seat

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Protect seat cushion from damage
Route LH sensor harnesses underneath toe kick strap
Zip-tie both LH seat back heater and sensor harnesses onto spring mat

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1x zip tie
Secure the toe kick straps to both sides of the interior seat base

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2x hook clips
Rotate the seat back to the upright position
Install the headrest into seat

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2x 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
Install LH front seat into vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Caution: Do not damage other components
Connect LH front seat harness

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1x connector
Connect first responder loop and then 12V negative terminal

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1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Move LH front seat fully rearward
Install LH front seat front fasteners

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2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new patch bolts
Move LH front seat fully forward
Install LH front seat rear fasteners

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2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new patch bolts
Close LH Falcon door
Move LH front seat to original position
Install HEPA filter housing
Install underhood storage unit

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10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install frunk carpet

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2x connectors
Install under hood aprons

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4x aprons
Close hood
Calibrate falcon doors using MCU

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Required after 12V and FRL disconnect
Close LH front door