2025-03-12

1st Row Seat Track Bridge (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1301020602 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.

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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 Seat Track Bridge (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the driver seat to body
33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx Plus TP45 Bit Socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1458818-00-A
Outboard bolts (x2) that attach the seat track to the seat cushion frame
38 Nm (28.0 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T45 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace 1660192-00-A

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. Release the clips (x4) that attach the LH front seat harness to the sill trim.
  4. Pull the LH front seat harness out from under the LH front cabin carpet.
  5. Move the LH front seat fully forward.
  6. 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
  7. Move the seat fully rearward.
  8. 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
  9. Tilt the LH front seat backward.
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    Note
    No need to disconnect the LH seat harness from the body controller.
  10. Remove and discard the outboard bolts (x2) that attach the seat track to the seat cushion frame.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx T45 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  11. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH front seat track motor connector.
  12. With assistance, remove the harness clips (x3) from the seat track motor bridge assembly.
  13. With assistance, release the outboard seat track from the track motor bridge.
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    Note
    Pry up on the track motor bridge tab and slide the outboard seat track away to release.
  14. With assistance, release the track motor bridge from the inboard seat track.
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    Note
    Pry up on the track motor bridge tab and slide the track motor bridge away from the inboard track.

Install

  1. With assistance, install the LH front seat track motor bridge assembly to the inboard seat track.
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    The track motor cable is keyed square and must be aligned with the inboard track. Turn the cable by hand to align as needed. Slide the track motor bridge into the inboard track till it is fully and securely seated.
  2. With assistance, install the outboard seat track to the LH front seat track motor bridge assembly.
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    The track motor cable is keyed square and must be aligned with the inboard track. Turn the cable by hand to align as needed. Slide the track motor bridge into the inboard track till it is fully and securely seated.
  3. Connect the track motor electrical connector.
  4. With assistance, install the harness clips (x3) to the LH front seat track motor bridge assembly.
  5. Install new outboard bolts (x2) (1660192-00-A) that attach the seat track to the seat cushion frame.
    38 Nm (28.0 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx T45 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  6. Move the LH front seat to installation position.
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    Note
    Take care when moving the seat. Ensure the carpet is not damaged.
  7. 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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    Tuck the excess harness between the harness bracket and body.
  8. Install the LH lower A-pillar assembly. See A Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Replace).
  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)
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    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 fully forward.
  12. Install new bolts (x2) to attach the rear of the driver seat to body.
    33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx Plus TP45 Bit Socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  13. Calibrate the seat by using the touchscreen. Tap Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering & Mirrors Calibration > Start, then follow the instructions on the touchscreen, and allow the process to complete.
  14. Move the driver seat to original position.
  15. Raise the LH windows and close the LH doors.