10/12/2024 10:40:35

Base Assembly - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13044012

  • 2024-12-10: Added mini-tilt motor configuration information.
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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. Remove the driver seat from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Install).
  2. Lift seat bottom to gain access to seat frame
  3. Release toe kick straps from both sides of interior seat base
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    2x hook clips
  4. Disconnect seat back connectors
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    2x connectors, 1x fir tree clip
  5. Release seat cushion upholstery J-hooks
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    3x hook clips
  6. Disconnect seat bottom connectors
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    2x connectors
  7. Release seat connector from spring mat
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    1x clip, Slide connector away from seat to release
  8. Remove puddle lamp
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    1x connector
  9. Remove air bag harness
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    1x harness clip
  10. Return seat to upright position
  11. Remove LH side shield fastener
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    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
  12. Release LH side shield
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    6x clips, 1x connector, Do not forcefully remove side shield as seat switch connector will need to be released, Remove side shield starting at the front of seat
  13. Remove RH side shield fastener
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    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
  14. Release RH side shield
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    5x clips, 1x connector clip
  15. Remove front center panel cover
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    4x clips
  16. Remove LH outer mic
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    Turn LH outer mic counter clockwise and pull up to release
  17. Remove LH inner mic
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    Turn LH inner mic clockwise and pull up to release
  18. Remove the outboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame
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    2x patch bolts, TP47, 43 Nm, Discard after removal
  19. Remove seat belt buckle from cushion frame
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    1x bolt, 14mm, 40 Nm, 1x connector
  20. Remove the inboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
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    2x patch bolts, TP47, 43 Nm, Discard after removal
  21. Remove the seat back frame from the cushion frame
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    Lift up on seat back to release from seat cushion frame
  22. Release the retaining clips securing seat bottom near seat buckle
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    2x clips
  23. Release seat cushion upholstery from seat cushion frame
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    1x J-hook, Starting on LH side of seat cushion upholstery pry J-hook out of seat cushion frame and work your way toward RH side to release seat cushion upholstery
  24. Remove seat cushion upholstery from seat cushion frame
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    Lift up on seat cushion to separate from seat cushion frame
  25. Install seat cushion to seat cushion frame
  26. Install seat cushion upholstery to seat cushion frame
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    1x J-hook, Starting on RH side of seat cushion upholstery press J-hook into seat cushion frame and work your way toward LH side to secure seat cushion upholstery
  27. Install the retaining clips securing seat bottom near seat buckle
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    2x clips, Press clips on seat cushion frame to secure seat cushion upholstery
  28. Install seat back frame to cushion frame
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    Position seat back frame to seat cushion frame
  29. Install the inboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
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    2x patch bolts, TP45, 43 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  30. Install the outboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
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    2x patch bolts, TP45, 43 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  31. Install the seat belt buckle onto the cushion frame
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    1x bolt, 14mm, 40 Nm, 1x connector
  32. Install LH outer mic
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    Position LH outer mic to seat back frame and rotate clockwise while pressing down to install
  33. Install LH inner mic
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    Position LH inner mic to seat back frame and rotate counter clockwise while pressing down to install
  34. Install front center panel cover
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    4x clips
  35. Install RH side shield
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    5x clips, 1x connector clip
  36. Install RH side shield fastener
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    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
  37. Install LH side shield
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    6x clips, 1x connector
  38. Install LH side shield fastener
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    1x screw, PH2, 2 Nm
  39. Place the front seat in a position to gain access to the bottom of the seat
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    Protect seat cushion from damage
  40. Install seat connector to spring mat
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    1x clip, Slide connector onto spring mat
  41. Connect seat bottom connectors
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    2x connectors
  42. Install seat cushion upholstery J-hooks
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    3x hook clips
  43. Install Puddle lamp
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    1x connector
  44. Install air bag jumper harness
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    1x harness clip
  45. Install seat back connectors
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    2x connectors, 1x fir tree clip
  46. Secure the toe kick straps from both sides of the interior seat base
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    2x hook clips
  47. Return seat to upright position
  48. Install the driver seat into the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Install).
  49. Replacement front seat assemblies and seat cushion frame assemblies procured after June 2024 are equipped with a newly-designed Tesla "mini-tilt" motor, and replacing these parts (or the tilt motor itself) might require a configuration change. Review the configuration information in the table and perform the following substeps if a configuration update is needed.
    1. Access the Vehicle Configuration section of the Infotainment Dashboard. See Gateway Configuration (Display and Change).
    2. Update cfg_frontSeattype according to the combination of tilt motors described in the table.
  50. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  51. Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ tab and search for ‘Service_Redeploy’
  52. Select ‘UPDATE_CAN-REDEPLOYvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode Plus:
    • Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Drive Inverter DIRE1L Replacement ➜ CAN Redeploy
    • Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Drive Inverter DIRE1R Replacement ➜ CAN Redeploy
    • Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Drive Inverter DIRE2 Replacement ➜ CAN Redeploy
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ CAN Redeploy
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ CAN Redeploy
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ CAN Redeploy
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ CAN Redeploy
    • Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ CAN Redeploy
    • Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ CAN Redeploy
    ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
  53. Select proper garage type for vehicle
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    prod, eng, or mfg, Redeploy should start even though Error may be displayed
  54. Close redeploy window
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    Select X at top right corner of window
  55. Select the clock on the center display, then select install now to start firmware update
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    Tap center display next to software update window until clock runs down to 0. After displayed installation time, Check the center display and ensure the firmware package was successfully installed
  56. Connect a laptop to the diagnostic port of the vehicle, and then use Toolbox 3 to locally connect to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  57. Unlock the vehicle gateway for diagnostic communication. See Gateway Unlock.
  58. To disable seat install mode, in Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "Seat-Install" into the search field, click PROC_BCREAR_X_SEAT-INSTALL-MODE-OFFvia Toolbox: (link), click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  59. To calibrate the driver seat, in Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "PROC_MSMD" into the search field, click PROC_MSMD_VCSEATD-FRONT-DRV_CALIBRATE-MEMORY-SEATvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Low Voltage ➜ Seats ➜ Calibrate Driver Seat, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  60. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
  61. Close hood
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    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  62. Raise both LH side windows
  63. Close both doors on the LH side