2025-03-12

1st Row Seat Cushion - Soft Trim Cover - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1307011202 FRT 0.65 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.

Remove

  1. Remove the LH front seat. See 1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Outboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the driver seat inboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Inboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Maneuver the seat to gain access to the underside.
  5. Unhook the clips (x2) that attach the lower section of the seat back cover and move the seat back flap away from the working area.
  6. Disconnect the seat back heater connector, and then separate the heater connector from the seat underside.
  7. Disconnect the seat pad heater connector, and then separate the connector from the seat underside.
  8. Disconnect LH front seat occupancy sensor and set sensor harness pigtail aside.
  9. Disconnect the seat occupied sensor connector, and then release the clip that attaches the sensor to the seat underside.
  10. Release the clips (x2) that attach the seat cushion to the seat suspension.
  11. Release the clip strips (x3) that attach the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame at the front, inboard, and outboard sides.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the seat cushion heater pad connector and the seat occupied sensor assembly do not catch on the seat suspension or frame.
  12. Position the driver seat assembly in the upright position.
  13. Remove the driver seat cushion foam pad assembly from the seat frame assembly.
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    Note
    Ensure the heating pad and seat occupied sensor harnesses are clear of the seat frame.
  14. Release the strap that attaches the seat cushion cover to the foam pad.
  15. Remove the Velcro strips (x4) and hog rings (x8) that attach the seat cushion cover to the foam pad, and then remove the cover from the foam pad.
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    Note
    Be cautious while release the Velcro strips to avoid any damage on the foam pad.

Install

  1. Install the Velcro strips (x4) and hog rings (x8) that attach the seat cushion cover onto the seat cushion foam pad.
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    Note
    Massage the Velcro to make sure the cover and the foam pad are perfectly fit.
  2. Attach the strap that attaches the seat cushion cover to the foam pad.
  3. Install the seat cushion foam pad assembly onto the seat frame assembly.
  4. Maneuver the seat to gain access to the underside.
  5. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the seat cushion to the seat suspension.
  6. Install the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame, and then fasten the clip strips (x3) that attach the seat cushion to the frame at the outboard and inboard sides, and at the front.
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    Note
    Make sure that the seat heater connector and seat occupied sensor assembly pass through the seat suspension or frame.
  7. Fasten the clip that attaches the seat occupancy sensor to the seat underside.
  8. Connect the electrical wiring harness to the seat occupied sensor connector.
  9. Fasten the clip that attaches the seat pad heater connector to the seat underside, and then connect the electrical wiring harness to the seat pad heater connector.
  10. Fasten the clip that attaches the seat back heater connector to the seat underside, and then connect the electrical wiring harness to the seat back heater connector.
  11. Attach the clips (x2) that attach the lower section of the seat back cover to the seat suspension.
  12. Position the driver seat assembly in the upright position.
  13. Install the LH front seat inboard and outboard shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Outboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the LH front seat. See 1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install).