2025-03-12

1st Row Seat Cushion Frame Power (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1301020402 FRT 0.80 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 cushion foam pad assembly. See 1st Row Seat Cushion - Foam Pad (Remove and Replace).
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    No need to peel the soft trim. Remove the foam pad as an assembly.
  2. Remove the clips (x3) that attach the track motor harness to the track motor bridge.
  3. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH front seat track motor connector.
  4. Disconnect the tilt motor connector.
  5. Disconnect the height adjustment motor connector.
  6. Release the clip that attaches the LH front seat harness to the outboard seat track.
  7. Release the safety lock, and then disconnect the driver seat lap pretensioner electrical connector.
  8. Release the seat belt pretensioner harness bracket.
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    Move the harness bracket forwards (towards the front of the vehicle) and then backwards to remove.
  9. Disconnect the seat belt buckle connector.
  10. Remove the seat belt buckle connector bracket.
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    Move the bracket forwards (towards the front of the vehicle) and then backwards to remove.
  11. Remove the clips (x2) that attach the seat switch harness to the seat cushion frame.
  12. Remove the seat harness bracket from the seat frame.
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    Use a 90 degree tip to release the clips (x3) from back of the bracket.
  13. Release the seat harness from the seat cushion frame.
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    Release the center harness support together with the harness.
  14. 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
  15. Rotate and lift up the seatback frame away from the cushion frame.
  16. Remove the driver seat belt buckle. See 1st Row - Seat Belt Buckle (Remove and Replace).
  17. Remove the lap pretensioner. See 1st Row - Seat Belt Lap Pretensioner - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Remove the seat cushion suspension. See 1st Row Cushion Suspension (Remove and Replace).
  19. Remove the seat cushion blower. See Blower - Cushion - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  20. Remove the track covers (x4) from the driver seat cushion frame.

Install

  1. Install the track covers (x4) from the driver seat cushion frame.
  2. Install the seat cushion blower. See Blower - Cushion - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install the seat cushion suspension. See 1st Row Cushion Suspension (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the lap pretensioner. See 1st Row - Seat Belt Lap Pretensioner - LH (Remove and Replace).
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    Do not connect the lap pretensioner connector at this time.
  5. Install the driver seat belt buckle. See 1st Row - Seat Belt Buckle (Remove and Replace).
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    Do not connect the belt buckle connector at this time.
  6. Place the seatback frame onto the cushion frame for installation.
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    Be careful not to damage the harness during installation.
  7. 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
  8. Position the new seat harness for installation.
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    With the wire harness bracket at the center, route the harness under the lift motor and the tilt motor, and place the harness legs in the correct locations. Harness clips will be installed later.
  9. Install the seat harness bracket to the seat base assembly.
  10. Install the seat belt buckle connector bracket.
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    Move the bracket forwards (towards the front of the vehicle) and then backwards to install.
  11. Connect the seat belt buckle connector.
  12. Install the clips (x2) that attach the seat switch harness to the seat cushion frame.
  13. Install the seat belt pretensioner harness bracket.
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    Move the harness bracket forwards (towards the front of the vehicle), and then move it backwards to install.
  14. Connect the lap pretensioner electrical connector.
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    Ensure the connector safety lock is engaged.
  15. Install the clip that attaches the LH front seat harness to the outboard seat track.
  16. Connect the LH front seat track motor connector.
  17. Connect the height adjustment motor connector.
  18. Connect the tilt motor connector.
  19. Install the clips (x3) that attach the track motor harness to the track motor bridge.
  20. Install the driver seat cushion foam pad assembly. See 1st Row Seat Cushion - Foam Pad (Remove and Replace).