2025-03-12

1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1304010401 FRT 0.30 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.

  • 1493782-00-A - MY 1R RETRACTOR ASSY, LH, NA
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Warning
Seat base edges are sharp and can cause personal injury. Wear cut resistant gloves when removing the seat from the vehicle, and while performing procedures that involve work on or near the seat base.

Remove

  1. Open the LH doors and lower the LH windows.
  2. Remove the LH lower A-pillar assembly. See A Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Move the LH front seat fully forward.
  4. Insert the seat belt release key (1493782-00-A) into the bottom of the seatbelt pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
  5. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the driver seat to body.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx Plus TP45 Bit Socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  6. Move the seat fully rearward.
  7. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the front of the driver seat to body.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx Plus TP45 Bit Socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  8. Adjust the LH front seat to the middle of the seat tracks, and then raise the seat fully.
  9. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  10. Release the LH front seat connector lock, and then remove the connector from the LH body controller.
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    CAUTION
    Do not pull on the connector too hard. If the connector does not easily disconnect from the LH body controller, the lock is still engaged.
  11. Release the clips (x4) that attach the LH front seat harness to the sill trim.
  12. Pull the LH front seat harness out from under the LH front cabin carpet.
  13. With assistance supporting the seat back from the 2nd row seat, remove the LH front seat from the LH front door.
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to damage the upholstery or trim while removing the seat.

Install

  1. With assistance supporting the seat back from the 2nd row seat, install the LH front seat.
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to damage the upholstery or trim while installing the seat.
  2. Route the 1st row LH seat harness under the LH front carpet, position the harness in the harness guide, and then install the clips (x4) that attach the harness to the sill trim.
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    Note
    Tuck the excess harness between the harness bracket and body.
  3. Install the LH front seat harness connector on the LH body controller, and then engage the connector lock.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the connector is fully secured.
  4. Install the LH lower A-pillar assembly. See A Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the seat belt retractor to the LH front seat pretensioner.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the retractor is fully secured.
  6. Connect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  7. Move the LH front seat fully forward.
  8. Install new bolts (x2) to attach the rear of the driver seat to body.
    33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx Plus TP45 Bit Socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  9. Move the LH front seat fully rearward.
  10. Install new bolts (x2) to attach the front of the driver seat to body.
    33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx Plus TP45 Bit Socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  11. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  12. Raise the LH windows and close the LH doors.