2025-03-12

1st Row - Headrest (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1304010302 FRT 0.05 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.

  • 1132841-00-A - M3 1R HEADREST REMOVAL TOOL

Remove

  1. Open the LH doors and lower LH windows.
  2. Partially recline the seatback to provide more working room for headrest removal.
  3. Release the 1st row headrest with headrest release tools (1132841-00-A).
    1. Depress the material around the outboard headrest post to expose the release clip.
    2. With the headrest removal tool handle horizontal and the tool tabs pointing down, insert the tabs into the release clip.
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      Note
      Ensure both tangs of the release tool engage the retaining spring and the release tool is rotated into position.
    3. Press the headrest removal tool in and down, rotate the tool handle clockwise to vertical to release the spring from the headrest post, and then leave the tool attached.
    4. Repeat step 3.a to 3.c for the inboard headrest post.
    Figure 1. Headrest Shown as Removed for Clarity
  4. Remove the 1st row headrest from the seatback by pulling it straight up.
  5. Rotate the headrest removal tool handles counter-clockwise to horizontal, and then remove the tools from the seatback.

Install

  1. Align the posts of the headrest with the holes in the driver seatback.
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    Note
    The detents in the headrest posts are to the LH side.
  2. Press the headrest in firmly so that it is fully seated with a click.
  3. Pull up on the headrest to confirm that it is secure in the driver seatback.
  4. Return the driver seatback to its original position.
  5. Raise the LH windows and close the LH doors.