04/09/2024 13:02:36

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

Correction code 13071012

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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 the LH front and LH rear doors
  2. Open hood
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    Note
    Using MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk
  3. Move LH front seat forward
  4. Remove LH front seat rear fasteners
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal, Use Torchless heat induction tool to help remove bolts if necessary
  5. Move LH front seat backward
  6. Remove LH front seat front fasteners
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal, Use Torchless heat induction tool to help remove bolts if necessary
  7. Adjust the position of the LH seat for easy removal
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    Note
    Middle of track, most upright position, seat fully up off the floor
  8. Power down vehicle using MCU
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    Via Controls > Safety & Security > ''Power off''
  9. Remove underhood aprons
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    4x aprons
  10. Remove frunk carpet
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    Note
    2x connectors
  11. Remove underhood storage unit
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    Note
    10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  12. Remove HEPA filter
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    Note
    Lift up from bottom and pull out
  13. Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
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    Note
    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
  14. Disconnect LH front seat harness
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    Note
    1x connector
  15. Remove LH front seat from vehicle
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    Note
    Recommend Assistance, Caution: Do not damage other components
  16. 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
  17. Use a pick to disengage the inboard headrest retaining spring
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    Note
    1x retaining spring, Depress the material around the headrest post to expose the release clip
  18. Remove the headrest from seat
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    Note
    Remove by pulling straight up out of seat back
  19. Release toe kick straps from both sides of interior seat base
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    Note
    2x hook clips
  20. Remove the seat back shell base assembly from seat back frame
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    Note
    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
  21. Remove the lower flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame
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    Note
    Pull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release
  22. Remove the upper flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame
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    Note
    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
  23. Remove the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame
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    Note
    Pull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release
  24. Remove the upper flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame
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    Note
    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
  25. 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
  26. Pull the seat upholstery away from the air bag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector
  27. Disconnect LH front seat air bag
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    1x connector, Pull black collar down to release connector
  28. 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
  29. Remove nuts securing 1st row side air bag to seat back frame
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    Note
    2x nyloc nuts, 10mm, 5.4 Nm, Discard after removal
  30. Pull the airbag and fasteners away from the seat frame
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    CAUTION
    Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
  31. Rotate the seat to gain access to the underside of the seat
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    Note
    Place fender cover to protect seat cushion from damage
  32. Remove zip tie securing harnesses to spring mat
  33. Disconnect seat heat pad connector
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    1x connector, 1x clip, Remove connector from spring mat clip
  34. Remove the seat back harness connector from the seat bottom
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    1x connector, 1x fir tree clip
  35. Return seat to upright position
  36. 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
  37. Slide the airbag chute with the airbag still inside through the seatback foam, and then carefully remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs do not catch in the holes of the airbag chute.
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    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.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs extend out of the holes of the chute.
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    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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
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    CAUTION
    Do not use impact tools to tighten the nuts
  44. Install 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.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  45. Connect LH front seat air bag
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    1x connector
  46. Install seat back upholstery clips retaining trim to the frame
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    7x clips
  47. Rotate the seat to gain access to the underside of the seat
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    Protect seat cushion from damage
  48. Install the seat back harness connector to the seat bottom
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    Note
    1x connector, 1x fir tree clip
  49. 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
  50. Rotate the seat back to the upright position
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. Install the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame
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    Note
    Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
  55. Install the seat back shell base assembly to seat back frame
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    Note
    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
  56. Rotate the seat to gain access to the underside of the seat
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    Protect seat cushion from damage
  57. Route LH sensor harnesses underneath toe kick strap
  58. Zip-tie both LH seat back heater and sensor harnesses onto spring mat
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    1x zip tie
  59. Secure the toe kick straps to both sides of the interior seat base
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    2x hook clips
  60. Rotate the seat back to the upright position
  61. 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
  62. Install LH front seat into vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Caution: Do not damage other components
  63. Connect LH front seat harness
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    Note
    1x connector
  64. Connect first responder loop and then 12V negative terminal
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    Note
    1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
  65. Move LH front seat fully rearward
  66. Install LH front seat front fasteners
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  67. Move LH front seat fully forward
  68. Install LH front seat rear fasteners
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    2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  69. Close LH Falcon door
  70. Move LH front seat to original position
  71. Install HEPA filter housing
  72. Install underhood storage unit
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    10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  73. Install frunk carpet
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    2x connectors
  74. Install under hood aprons
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    4x aprons
  75. Close hood
  76. Calibrate falcon doors using MCU
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    Required after 12V and FRL disconnect
  77. Close LH front door