2025-03-12

1st Row Seatback Frame Power (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1301020702 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.

Remove

  1. Remove the driver seat assembly. See 1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install)
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    Protect the seat cushion to avoid damage.
  2. Remove the backrest blower. See Blower - Backrest - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the driver seat lumbar support assembly. See 1st Row Power Lumbar Seatback - LH (Remove and Install).
  4. Remove the headrest post guide. See 1st Row Headrest Post Guide (Remove and Replace).
  5. Release tabs (x4) to remove the suspension plastic insulators from the seatback frame.
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    Note
    Use a small flat head screwdriver to release the tabs on the bases. Replace the insulators if damaged.
  6. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Outboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the driver seat inboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Inboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove and discard the inboard and outboard bolts (x4) that attach the seatback frame to the seat cushion frame.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx T50 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  9. Rotate and lift up the seatback frame away from the cushion frame.

Install

  1. Place the seatback frame onto the cushion frame for installation.
  2. Install new inboard and outboard bolts (x4) (1128435-00-C) to attach the seatback frame to the seat cushion frame.
    43 Nm (31.7 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx T50 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  3. Install the driver seat outboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Outboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the driver seat inboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Inboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Secure the tabs (x4) to attach the suspension plastic insulators to the seat back frame.
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    Ensure that the tabs are installed in place. Replace the insulators if damaged.
  6. Install the headrest post guide. See 1st Row Headrest Post Guide (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the driver seat lumbar support assembly. See 1st Row Power Lumbar Seatback - LH (Remove and Install).
  8. Install the backrest blower. See Blower - Backrest - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the driver seat assembly. See 1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install)