2025-03-12

1st Row Podium (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1301021202 FRT 1.00 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.

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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.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: 1st Row Podium (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the 1st row podium to the body
33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
  • 11 mm socket
Replace 1490674-00-A

Remove

  1. Remove the front seats from the vehicle. See 1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install)
  2. Remove the center console. See Center Console (Remove and Install).
  3. Remove the LH and RH B-pillar lower trims. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Release the clips (x3) that attach the center console duct to the HVAC assembly, and then remove it from the vehicle.
  5. Use a small flat head screwdriver to release the black tabs and then remove the OBD port.
  6. Remove the LH front carpet. See Cabin Carpet - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the RH front carpet. See Cabin Carpet - Front - RH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the rear carpet. See Cabin Carpet - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  9. Release the clips (x2) that attach the electrical harness to the 1st row podium.
  10. Remove and discard the bolts (x4) that attach the 1st row podium to the body, and remove the 1st row podium from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 11 mm socket

Install

  1. Install new bolts (x4) that attach the 1st row podium to the body.
    33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 11 mm socket
  2. Install the clips (x2) that attach the electrical harness to the 1st row podium.
  3. Install the rear carpet. See Cabin Carpet - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the RH front carpet. See Cabin Carpet - Front - RH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the LH front carpet. See Cabin Carpet - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the OBD port.
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    Note
    Make sure that the black tabs are properly installed.
  7. Install the clips (x3) that attach the center console duct to the HVAC assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Make sure that the center console duct is properly installed to the HVAC assembly.
  8. Install the LH and RH B-pillar lower trims. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the center console. See Center Console (Remove and Install).
  10. Install the front seats to the vehicle. See 1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install)