05/05/2023 10:51:42

Seatbelt Reminder - 3rd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 20201802 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Removal

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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.
  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower the LH front window.
  3. Open the hood.
  4. Use the touchscreen to open both falcon wing doors and the liftgate.
  5. Remove the HEPA filter. See Filter - HEPA (Remove and Replace).
  6. Move the LH and RH 2nd row seats fully forward.
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    Note
    If the easy entry is not working, use the comfort button on the side of the seat.
  7. Fold the 3rd row seats downward.
  8. Remove the rear load floor.
  9. Pull the trunk carpet towards the rear of the vehicle.
  10. Release the clips (x2) that attach the 3rd row seat back cover to the vehicle body, and then remove the cover from the vehicle.
  11. Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power.
  12. Disconnect the 3rd row bench seat connectors (x3).
  13. Unfold the 3rd row seats.
  14. Lift the front of the 3rd row seat bottom cushion to release the clips (x3) that attach the cushion to the vehicle body.
  15. Remove the 3rd row bench seat from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Place the seat on a clean work area.
  16. Cut and remove the hog rings (x34) that attach the bench seat trim to the seat assembly for sensor access.
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    Warning
    Wear safety glasses and proper PPE when using diagonal cutters to remove the hog rings.
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    Note
    Partial removal of the hog rings will suffice for seat cushion or sensor removal if a heating pad is not installed on the 3rd row bench seat.
  17. Flip the 3rd row cushion assembly to access the top side.
  18. Starting from the leading edge and working towards the rear of the LH seat cushion, remove the hog rings (x9) and Velcro strips (x2) that attach the 3rd row cushion cover to the seat cushion.
  19. Remove the 3rd row cushion cover from the LH cushion foam.
  20. Remove the 3rd row LH cushion foam from the cushion substrate.
  21. Use a heat gun to heat the adhesive in the highlighted areas, and then remove the 3rd row seat cushion heat pad from the cushion foam.
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    CAUTION
    Take caution not to over heat the adhesive to avoid melting material while using heat gun.
  22. Pry off the adhesive from the LH 3rd Row seatbelt reminder, and then remove the seatbelt reminder from the cushion foam.

Installation

  1. Remove the adhesive backing tape from the new LH 3rd Row seatbelt reminder, and then install the seatbelt reminder on the cushion foam.
  2. Install the new 3rd row seat cushion heat pad on the cushion foam.
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    CAUTION
    Heat pad cannot be reused. If the material is heated more than once, the coils will be damaged.
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    Note
    Ensure the heat pad is fitted into the cushion foam channels.
  3. Install the 3rd row LH cushion foam on the 3rd row cushion substrate.
  4. Align the 3rd row cushion cover on the LH cushion foam.
  5. Starting from the rear of the LH seat cushion and working towards the leading edge, install the hog rings (x9) and Velcro strips (x2) that attach the 3rd row cushion cover to the seat cushion.
  6. Flip the 3rd row cushion assembly to access the bottom side.
  7. Install the new hog rings (x34) that attach the bench seat trim to the seat assembly.
  8. Position the 3rd row seat bottom cushion on the vehicle, and then press the cushion downwards to install the clips (x3) that attach the cushion to the vehicle body.
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    Note
    Feed the cushion harnesses (x2) through the LH and RH seat backs.
  9. Connect the 3rd row bench seat connectors (x3).
  10. Connect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power.
  11. Install the HEPA filter. See Filter - HEPA (Remove and Replace).
  12. Close the hood.
  13. Position the 3rd row seat back cover on the vehicle, and then install the clips (x2) that attach the cover to the vehicle.
  14. Make sure the 3rd row seats function correctly.
  15. Install the rear load floor.
  16. Close the liftgate.
  17. Move the LH and RH 2nd row seats to original position.
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    Note
    If the easy entry is not working, use the comfort button on the side of the seat.
  18. Calibrate the rear doors.
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    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors
  19. Raise the LH front window.
  20. Close the LH front door.