2025-10-02

Seats - Front Seat Sliders and Controllers - Textile Interior - 1st Row Podium (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Install)

Correction code NEW 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautionsfor safe and healthy working practices.

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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  • 2025-10-01: Released new procedure.

Remove

  1. Open all four doors
  2. Lower all four windows
  3. Partially remove LH front primary door seal from body
  4. Remove LH IP end cap
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    5x clips, 2x guide tabs
  5. Remove LH lower A pillar trim from body
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    7x clips,4x guide tabs, 1x push clip, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release front tabs from carpet
  6. Release LH footwell cover
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    2x magnets, 2x datums, Cover is attached to carpet
  7. Release OBD port from footwell cover
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    2x tabs, Press black tabs to unlock then push upwards out of footwell cover
  8. Remove center console LH front side panel
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    Note
    17x clips, 2x datums, Maneuver around KAB cover to prevent damage
  9. Remove LH bolts securing center console to vehicle
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    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  10. Release seat belt retractor from LH front seat pre tensioner
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    Insert seat belt release tool in bottom of retractor to release
  11. Move LH front seat backward
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    Note
    Via UI > Seat Controls, Use steering wheel scroll wheel as needed
  12. Remove LH front seat front bolts
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Discard patch bolts after removal
  13. Move LH front seat forward
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    Via UI > Seat Controls, Use steering wheel scroll wheel as needed
  14. Remove LH front seat rear bolts
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Discard patch bolts after removal
  15. Partially release LH rear primary door seal from body
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    Note
    For remove LH rear B pillar trim, LH lower C pillar trim
  16. Remove LH lower B pillar trim
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    Note
    2x tabs, 1x locator tab, 9x clips, 1x push clip, Release both top side tabs, first pull upper half trim toward inside of the car, and then pull lower half trim outward to release all clips
  17. Remove LH lower C pillar trim
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    7x clips, 2x guide tabs, Pull the trim upward to release all clips
  18. Adjust position of LH front seat for easy removal
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    Move seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor
  19. Partially release RH front primary door seal
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    For remove RH IP end cap, RH lower A pillar trim, RH front B pillar trim
  20. Remove RH IP end cap
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    5x clips, 2x guide tabs
  21. Remove RH lower A pillar trim
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    Note
    7x clips, 4x guide tabs, 1x push clip, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release front tabs from carpet
  22. Release front RH cabin carpet cover from RH knee air bag cover
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    1x connector, 2x magnets, 2x datums
  23. Remove center console RH front side panel
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    Note
    18x clips, 2x datums
  24. Remove RH bolts securing center console to vehicle
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    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  25. Release seat belt retractor from RH front seat pre tensioner
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    Insert seat belt release tool in bottom of retractor to release
  26. Move RH front seat backward
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    Note
    Via UI > Seat Controls
  27. Remove RH front seat front bolts
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Discard patch bolts after removal
  28. Move RH front seat forward
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    Via UI > Seat Controls
  29. Remove RH front seat rear bolts
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Discard patch bolts after removal
  30. Partially release RH rear primary door seal from body
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    For remove RH rear B pillar trim, RH lower C pillar trim
  31. Remove RH lower B pillar trim
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    Note
    2x tabs, 1x locator tab, 9x clips, 1x push clip, Release both top side tabs, first pull upper half trim toward inside of the car, and then pull lower half trim outward to release all clips
  32. Remove RH lower C pillar trim
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    7x clips, 2x guide tabs, Pull the trim upward to release all clips
  33. Adjust position of RH front seat for easy removal
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    Move seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor
  34. Open hood
  35. Power off vehicle from center display
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    Via Controls > Safety > Power Off, Select Power Off button at warning dialogue box
  36. Remove HEPA filter or big basin
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    Note
    Vehicle configuration may vary, W/ HEPA: 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Pivot rear edge up past brake reservoir then lift up to clear frunk assembly, W/O HEPA: 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 14x clips, Fold rear lip of base frunk forward to access forward cowl clips, Lift cowl clips to release basin bracket
  37. Disconnect LV battery and first responder loop
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    2x connectors, Release green locking tab, Press black tab then pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL, Allow 2 minutes for all electrical circuits to fully discharge
  38. Disconnect LH front seat harness connector from LH controller
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    1x connector, Release locking tab
  39. Release LH front seat harness from sill trim clips
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    4x clips
  40. Pull LH front seat harness from under LH front cabin carpet
  41. Remove LH front seat from vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, With assistant supporting seat back from 2nd row seat, Remove seat from front LH door opening, Caution not to damage any trim, Protect the seat upholstery when the seat is outside of the vehicle
  42. Remove center console rear end panel
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    Note
    7x clips, 6x guides, Release upper clips then lower guides
  43. Remove rear bolts securing center console to vehicle
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  44. Release center console connector
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    Note
    1x connector, 1x clip
  45. Remove center console
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    Tilt rear of console upward, Pull assembly toward rear of vehicle then tilt front of console upward, Both front seats must fully rearward
  46. Remove console duct
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    3x clips
  47. Remove LH front cabin carpet
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    Note
    2x push clips
  48. Disconnect RH front seat harness connector from RH body controller
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    1x connector, Release lock then remove
  49. Release RH front seat harness from sill trim clips
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    4x clips
  50. Pull RH front seat harness from under RH front cabin carpet
  51. Remove RH front seat from vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, With assistant supporting seatback from 2nd row seat, Remove seat from front RH door opening, Caution not to damage any trim, Protect the seat upholstery when the seat is outside of the vehicle
  52. Remove RH front cabin carpet
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    Note
    2x push clips
  53. Remove 2nd row seat cushion
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    Note
    1x connector, Lift front edge of seat cushion upward to release foam from frame, Adjust the backrest to the appropriate position as needed
  54. Remove rear carpet
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    Note
    7x push clips
  55. Remove harness clips from 1st row podium
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    2x clips
  56. Remove 1st row podium
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    Note
    4x patch bolts, 11mm, 33.5 Nm, Discard patch bolts after removal

Install

  1. Install 1st row podium
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    4x patch bolts, 11mm, 33.5 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  2. Install harness clip to 1st row podium
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    2x clips
  3. Install rear carpet
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    7x push clips, Ensure carpet seated on properly position
  4. Install 2nd row seat cushion
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    1x connector, Slide rear cushion rearward then align foam with seat rail, Make sure cushion is fully seated with push & pull test, And ensure the buckles get stuck under the 2nd row cushion
  5. Install RH front cabin carpet
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    2x push clips, Ensure carpet seated on properly position
  6. Install RH front seat into vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Install seat from front RH door opening, Assistant should be ready to support seatback once it is in the vehicle, Caution not to damage any trim
  7. Secure RH front seat harness under RH front cabin carpet
  8. Install clips securing RH seat harness to sill trim
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    4x clips, Tuck excess harness between harness bracket and body
  9. Connect RH front seat harness to RH controller
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    Note
    1x connector, Engage locking tab
  10. Install LH front cabin carpet
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    2x push clips, Ensure carpet seated properly
  11. Install console duct
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    3x clips, Ensure console duct properly install onto HVAC assembly
  12. Position center console
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    Tilt front of console downward, Slide assembly toward front of vehicle then tilt rear of console downward, Both front seats must fully rearward
  13. Secure center console connector
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    Note
    1x connector, 1x clip
  14. Install rear bolts securing center console to vehicle
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    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  15. Install center console rear end panel
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    Note
    7x clips, 6x guides, Position lower guides then secure upper clips
  16. Install LH front seat into vehicle
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    Note
    Recommend assistance, Install seat from front LH door opening, Assistant should be ready to support seat back once it is in the vehicle, Caution not to damage any trim
  17. Secure LH front seat harness under LH front cabin carpet
  18. Install clips securing LH seat harness to sill trim
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    Note
    4x clips, Tuck excess harness between harness bracket and body
  19. Connect LH front seat harness connector to LH controller
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    Note
    1x connector, Engage locking tab
  20. Connect first responder loop and LV battery
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    2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
  21. Install HEPA filter or big basin
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    Note
    Vehicle configuration may vary, W/ HEPA: 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Pivot forward edge down past frunk assembly, Then carefully move rear edge past brake reservoir and into position, Gently press on RH side of filter to seat seal onto duct, W/O HEPA: 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 14x clips, Secure basin fasteners then install basin cowl, Fold rear flap of base frunk back to access front row of clips to cowl, Replace any missing or damaged clips, Do not pinch washer line in between big basin and body
  22. Close hood
  23. Install RH lower C pillar trim
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    Note
    7x clips, 2x guide tabs, Align guide tabs, Then press down to securing all clips
  24. Install RH lower B pillar trim
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    Note
    2x tabs, 1x locator tab, 9x clips, 1x push clip, Align the locator tab to slot, push in the direction of the arrow to install the clips after aligning them, then install both side tabs
  25. Partially install RH rear primary door seal
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    Verify seal is seated properly on all trim panels
  26. Move RH front seat forward
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    Note
    Via UI > Seat Controls
  27. Install RH front seat rear bolts
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  28. Install seat belt retractor to RH front seat pre tensioner
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    Note
    Insert retractor into seat pre tensioner, Make sure it locks into position with push-pull-push test
  29. Move RH front seat backward
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    Note
    Via UI > Seat Controls
  30. Install RH front seat front bolts
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  31. Install RH bolts securing center console to vehicle
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    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  32. Install center console RH front side panel
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    Note
    18x clips, 2x datums
  33. Secure front RH cabin carpet cover to RH knee air bag cover
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    Note
    1x connector, 2x magnets, 2x datums
  34. Install RH lower A pillar trim
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    Note
    7x clips, 4x guide tabs, 1x push clip, Align front guide tabs then align slot with harness bracket and then push rear clip to secure, Make sure all clips and tabs fully seated
  35. Install RH IP end cap
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    Note
    5x clips, 2x guide tabs, Pull the seal over end cap
  36. Install RH front primary door seal
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    Note
    Verify seal is seated properly on all trim panels
  37. Move RH front seat to original position
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    Note
    Via UI > Seat Controls
  38. Install LH lower C pillar trim
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    Note
    7x clips, 2x guide tabs, Align guide tabs, Then press down to securing all clips
  39. Install LH lower B pillar trim
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    Note
    2x tabs, 1x locator tab, 9x clips, 1x push clip, Align the locator tab to slot, push in the direction of the arrow to install the clips after aligning them, then install both side tabs
  40. Partially install LH rear primary door seal
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    Verify seal is seated properly on all trim panels
  41. Move LH front seat forward
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    Note
    Via UI > Seat Controls, Use steering wheel scroll wheel as needed
  42. Install LH front seat rear bolts
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  43. Install seat belt retractor to LH front seat pre tensioner
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    Note
    Insert retractor into seat pre tensioner, Make sure it locks into position with push-pull-push test
  44. Move LH front seat backward
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    Note
    Via UI > Seat Controls, Use steering wheel scroll wheel as needed
  45. Install LH front seat front bolts
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    Note
    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  46. Install LH bolts securing center console to vehicle
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    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  47. Install center console LH front side panel
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    Note
    17x clips, 2x datums, Align with pedal cover, Maneuver around KAB cover to prevent damage
  48. Secure OBD port to LH footwell cover
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    2x tabs, Ensure black tabs in lock position
  49. Secure LH footwell cover
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    Note
    2x magnets, 2x datums
  50. Install LH lower A pillar trim
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    Note
    7x clips, 4x guide tabs, 1x push clip, Align guide tabs with body and harness bracket then push downwards to secure
  51. Install LH IP end cap
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    Note
    5x clips, 2x guide tabs
  52. Partially install LH front primary door seal
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    Note
    Verify seal is seated properly on all trim panels
  53. Move LH front seat to original position
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    Note
    Via UI > Seat Controls, Use steering wheel scroll wheel as needed
  54. Raise all four window
  55. Close all four doors
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    Unlatch doors before closing if necessary