2025-03-12

SECOND ROW SEAT BACK SOFT TRIM COVER - RIGHT HAND (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1308012102 FRT 0.00 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 Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 1501599-00-A, Pliers, Hog Ring

Remove

  1. Remove the seat back shell from foam trim assembly. See Shell - Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Gently separate the LH 2nd row seat back upholstery cover from the foam starting from the bottom of the cover.
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    Make sure the Velcro does not damage the foam pad.
  3. Use diagonal cutters to cut the hog rings (x3) at the center of the seat back, and then release the cover from the hog rings.
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    Push down on the foam to gain access to the rings.
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    Remove any excess hog ring pieces.
  4. Gently release the remaining Velcro that attach the LH 2nd row seat back upholstery cover to the foam pad.
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    Note
    Make sure the Velcro does not damage the foam pad.
  5. Feed the seat belt through the upholstery cover, and then remove the cover from the foam pad.

Install

  1. Starting from the upper seat back, feed the seat belt through the upholstery cover, and then install the LH 2nd row seat back upholstery cover.
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    Massage the Velcro while working downward toward the center of the seat back.
  2. Use hog ring pliers to crimp new hog rings (1566544-00-A x3) to the LH 2nd row seat back upholstery cover at the center of the seat back.
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    Place the hog ring into the hog ring pliers prior to installation.
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    Push down on the foam to gain access to the rings.
  3. Install the seat back shell from foam trim assembly. See Shell - Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Replace).