2025-03-12

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

Correction code 1307010702 FRT 0.90 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 Back - Soft Trim Cover - LH (Remove and Replace) / 1st Row Headrest Post Guide (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat side airbag/FSAB to the seat back frame
5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm deep socket
Replace 1068309-00-A

Remove

  1. Remove the driver seat. See 1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the driver headrest. See 1st Row - Headrest (Remove and Replace).
  3. Tilt the LH front seat rearward to gain access to the underside of the LH front seat.
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    Note
    It is not necessary to disconnect the LH seat harness from the body controller.
  4. Unhook the straps (x2) for the lower section of seat back, and move the seat back flap away from the underside of the seat.
  5. Disconnect the seat back heater connector, and then separate the connector from the seat underside.
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    Note
    Slide the connector forward to release it from the seat assembly.
  6. Return the seat to upright position.
  7. Remove the driver seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - 1st Row (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the upper and lower flaps covering the outboard side of the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flaps out of the metal retaining tabs to release them.
  9. Remove the upper and lower flaps covering the inboard side of the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flaps out of the metal retaining tabs to release them.
  10. Release the driver seat back trim retainers (x7) from the driver seat back frame and then untie the locking flaps that cover the upper part of the seat back frame.
  11. Pull the seat upholstery away from the side air bag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.
  12. Press and hold the black tabs on both sides and pull them down to disconnect the airbag electrical connector.
  13. Pull the seat upholstery away from the FSAB to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.
  14. Press and hold the black tabs on both sides and pull them down to disconnect the seat FSAB electrical connector.
  15. Remove the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
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    Note
    The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU. Removing this bolt allows ease of access for the following step.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  16. Release the tabs (x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
  17. Remove and discard the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat side airbag to the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Do not use impact tool.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm deep socket
  18. Carefully pull the driver seat side airbag chute away from the seat back frame.
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    CAUTION
    Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
  19. Remove and discard the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat FSAB to the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Do not use impact tool.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm deep socket
  20. Carefully pull the FSAB and fasteners away from the seat back frame.
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    CAUTION
    Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
  21. Remove the seat upholstery by pulling the bottom of the seat back trim away from the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Make sure the heater harness and the seat back trim is clear of the seat back frame.
  22. Slide the side airbag chute with the airbag still inside through the seat back foam, and then carefully remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs do not catch in the holes of the airbag chute.
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    CAUTION
    Handle the airbag with extreme care when removing it from the airbag chute. The airbag is configured/folded in a specific manner and will need to be replaced if it is dropped, altered or manipulated in any way.
  23. Slide the FSAB chute with the airbag still inside through the seat back foam, and then carefully remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the driver FSAB mounting studs do not catch in the holes of the airbag chute.
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    CAUTION
    Handle the airbag with extreme care when removing it from the airbag chute. The airbag is configured/folded in a specific manner and will need to be replaced if it is dropped, altered or manipulated in any way.
  24. Remove the heater harness from the seat back trim assembly.
  25. Release the straps that attach the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam and remove the driver seat seat back trim from the seat back foam.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful when releasing the straps to avoid damage.

Install

  1. Install the strips (x4) that attach the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
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    Note
    Make sure the strips are secured.
  2. Install the heater harness to the seat back trim assembly.
  3. Install the driver FSAB into the airbag chute, and then insert the airbag chute with the airbag inside through the slot in the seat back foam.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the driver FSAB mounting studs extend out of the holes of the chute.
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    CAUTION
    Handle the airbag with extreme care when installing it into the airbag chute. The airbag is configured/folded in a specific manner and will need to be replaced if it is dropped, altered or manipulated in any way.
  4. Install the driver side airbag into the airbag chute, and then insert the airbag chute with the airbag inside through the slot in the seat back foam.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs extend out of the holes of the chute.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Handle the airbag with extreme care when installing it into the airbag chute. The airbag is configured/folded in a specific manner and will need to be replaced if it is dropped, altered or manipulated in any way.
  5. Install the driver seat seat back and foam onto the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Start by sliding the foam trim straight onto the seat back frame. Ensure the posts for the headrests engage the seat back foam. Ensure the heater harness and lower trim that engages the frame are pushed through to the back side of the frame.
  6. Position the driver side air bag studs into the seat frame and install new nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat airbag to the seat back frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm deep socket
  7. Connect the driver seat side air bag electrical connector.
  8. Position the driver FSAB studs into the seat frame and install new nuts (x2) that attach the FSAB to the seat back frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm deep socket
  9. Connect the driver seat FSAB electrical connector.
  10. Install the tabs(x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
  11. Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  12. Install the lower and upper flaps covering the inboard side of the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flaps over the metal retaining tabs to secure them.
  13. Install the lower and upper flaps covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flaps over the metal retaining tabs to secure them.
  14. Tie the locking flaps that cover the upper part of the seat back frame and then install the driver seat back trim retainers (x7) to the driver seat back frame.
  15. Install the driver seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - 1st Row (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the driver seat headrest. See 1st Row - Headrest (Remove and Replace).
  17. Rotate seat to gain access to underside of seat.
  18. Fasten the clip that attaches the seat back heater connector to the seat underside, and then connect the connector.
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    Note
    Slide the connector onto the seat frame clip to secure.
  19. Install the seat cushion retaining clips (x2) to the LH front seat suspension.
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    Pull the clips tight till the seat suspension is at a proper position for installation.
  20. Return the seat to upright position.
  21. Install the driver seat. See 1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install).