2026-06-04

Trim - Cushion - Driver Seat (Hog Ring Fasteners) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13070107002 0.96 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for 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.
  • 2026-05-26: Released new procedure.
  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower both LH side windows
  3. Remove LH mid A pillar assembly
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    1x clip, 1x tab, Release upper clip then pull mid A pillar upward to remove
  4. Remove clip securing LH lower A pillar trim
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    1x push clip
  5. Remove LH lower A pillar trim
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    6x clips, 2 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release trim panel
  6. Partially release LH front primary door seal
  7. Remove clip securing LH front cabin carpet to body
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    1x push clip
  8. Pull LH front cabin carpet away from A-pillar to access LH front seat connector
  9. Move LH front seat forward
  10. Release LH front seat belt retractor from pretensioner
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    Insert seat belt tool into the bottom of the retractor to release
  11. Open LH rear door
  12. Remove LH front seat rear fasteners
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    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Discard after removal
  13. Move LH front seat backward
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    Ensure profile is saved to allow seat position to be restored
  14. Remove LH front seat front fasteners
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    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Discard after removal
  15. Adjust position of LH front seat for easy removal
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    Move seat to middle of track at most upright position
  16. Open the hood.
  17. Remove the rear apron.
  18. Remove HEPA filter assembly
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Pivot rearward edge up and past brake reservoir, Then lift up to clear frunk assembly, Note: Not all Model Y vehicles have a HEPA filter assembly installed
  19. Power off vehicle from center display
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    Via Controls > Safety > Power Off, Select Power Off button at warning dialogue box
  20. 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
  21. Disconnect LH front seat harness from VC left
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    1x electrical connector, Release the lock by squeezing the release tab, Then fully disengage the lock by moving it away from the VC left, Do not force the connector, If the connector does not easily release from the VC the lock is still engaged
  22. Release seat harness clips
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    3x clips, after releasing clips remove from harness and keep for installation step
  23. Tilt seat back
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    Rest the seat against the 2nd row bench
  24. Remove seat harness from clips
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    2x clips, without removing clips cut and remove zip ties to release harness
  25. Remove LH front seat from vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Assistant should be ready to support seat back, Caution not to damage any trim
  26. Remove screw securing outer side cover to seat
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    1x screw, T20, 4 Nm, Ensure the front of the seat is high enough to access the T20 screw
  27. Release outer side cover clip from seat, but do not remove
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    1x clip, Do not fully remove, possible damage to the trim/switch pack/harness
  28. Disconnect seat switch connector
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    1x connector
  29. Slide outer cover rearward to release clip from frame and lift up over pretensioner to remove
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    1x clip
  30. Remove inner side shield from seat
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    3x clips, Release side clip from seat bottom frame, Then pull up on rear of trim to remove
  31. Rotate seat to gain access to underside of the seat
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    Protect seat cushion from damage
  32. Unhook straps for lower section of seat back and move seat back flap away from underside of seat
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    2x clips, need assistance
  33. Disconnect the seat cushion heat pad
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    1x connector
  34. Remove heat pad connector from seat cushion suspension
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    1x connector, 1x clip, Slide connector forward to release from seat bottom
  35. Disconnect seat cushion heat pad from seat back heat pad connector
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    1x connector
  36. Remove seat cushion connector from seat cushion suspension
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    Slide upward to release from trim
  37. Disconnect the seat occupied sensor
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    1x connector
  38. Remove seat occupancy sensor from seat bottom
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    1x clip, Release the sensor from the seat frame by depressing the retaining clip and pulling the sensor away
  39. Remove seat cushion retaining clips from the seat suspension
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    2x clips
  40. Remove front retaining clip from seat cushion frame securing front of seat trim to frame
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    1x clip strip, May need to start with a hook tool, Pull the clip away from the frame to release
  41. Remove inboard retaining clip from seat cushion frame securing side of seat trim to frame
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    1x clip strip, May need to start with a hook tool, Pull the clip away from the frame to release
  42. Remove outboard retaining clip from seat cushion frame securing side of seat trim to frame
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    1x clip strip, May need to start with a hook tool, Pull the clip away from the frame to release
  43. Remove cushion pad assembly from seat frame assembly
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    Lift the cushion straight off, Ensure the heating pad and seat occupied sensor harnesses are clear of the seat frame
  44. Release strap securing trim to foam
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    1x clip
  45. Remove cushion trim from foam
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    Cut 5x hog rings, from the front side and 3x hog rings from back side
  46. Remove cut hog rings pieces out of cushion foam
  47. Install cushion trim on cushion foam
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    Align the trim on the cushion and install 5x hog rings in the front side and 3x hog rings in the rear side and attach the Velcro tape .
  48. Strap seat cushion trim to foam pad
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    1x clip
  49. Place the cushion pad assembly onto seat cushion frame for installation
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    Insert the rear of the seat cushion to seat bottom frame, ensure rear portion of foam is seated over rear seat cushion rail, Ensure wiring harness are routed through the back of seat frame
  50. Install the outboard seat trim retaining clip onto the seat frame
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    1x clip strip, Fold the clip over towards the frame, The open end should engage the seat frame, if not the trim will need to be pulled until the correct amount of tension is achieved, Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame
  51. Install the inboard seat trim retaining clip onto the seat frame
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    1x clip strip, Fold the clip over towards the frame, The open end should engage the seat frame, if not the trim will need to be pulled until the correct amount of tension is achieved, Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame
  52. Install the front seat trim retaining clip onto the seat frame
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    1x clip strip, Fold the clip over towards the frame, The open end should engage the seat frame, if not the trim will need to be pulled until the correct amount of tension is achieved, Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame
  53. Install seat cushion retaining clips onto the seat suspension
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    2x clips, The seat cushion and trim may need to be pulled tight for the hooks to achieve correct placement on the seat suspension
  54. Install seat cushion heating pad connector onto cushion suspension
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    1x connector
  55. Connect seat cushion heating pad to seat back heating pad
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    1x connector
  56. Install heat pad connector to the seat frame
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    1x connector
  57. Connect the heat pad connector
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    1x connector
  58. Install the seat occupied sensor onto the seat frame
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    1x clip
  59. Connect the seat occupied sensor and install the clip onto the seat bottom
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    1x connector, 1x retaining clip, Ensure harness is not routed between cushion and frame to avoid friction
  60. Hook strap clips for seat back shell onto seat suspension
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    2x clips, Ensure the straps are tight for proper fit and installation
  61. Rotate seat to normal upright position
  62. Install inner side shield cover onto RH front seat
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    3x clips, Engage the clips at the rear of the trim by sliding the side shield forward into position and installing the forward retaining clip
  63. Slide outer cover forward to engage clip into the frame and lift up over pretensioner to install
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    1x clip
  64. Connect seat switch connector
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    1x connector
  65. Install outer side cover clip to seat frame
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    1x clip
  66. Install screw securing outer side cover to seat
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    1x screw, T20, 4 Nm
  67. Install LH front seat into vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Assistant should be ready to support seat back, Caution not to damage any trim
  68. Install seat harness to clips
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    2x clips, route the harness via the clips and use new zip ties to secure it
  69. Install seat harness
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    Route the harness under cabin carpet
  70. Install harness clips
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    3x clips, use zip ties and tape to install the clips in the harness and then into their position
  71. Tilt seat back
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    Rest the seat against the 2nd row bench
  72. Secure seat harness to clips
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    2x clips, leave 290mm of harness slack from harness splice to first clip
  73. Tilt seat down
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    Place seat in position for installation
  74. Connect LH front seat harness to VC left
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    1x electrical connector, Ensure the connector and lock are fully engaged, Perform pull push pull test to ensure the connector and connector lock are seated
  75. Fully seat LH front cabin carpet
  76. Install clip securing LH front cabin carpet to body
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    1x push clip
  77. Install LH lower A-pillar trim
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    6x clips, 2 locating pins, Align front locating pin first
  78. Install clip securing LH lower A pillar trim
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    1x push clip
  79. Install LH mid A pillar assembly
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    1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push the top clip to fully seat mid A pillar, Pull seal over trim
  80. Reseat LH front door seal along lower A-pillar trim
  81. 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
  82. Install HEPA filter assembly
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 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, Note: Not all Model Y vehicles have a HEPA filter assembly installed
  83. Install the rear apron.
  84. Close the hood.
  85. Move LH front seat backward
  86. Install LH front seat front fasteners
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    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  87. Move LH front seat forward
  88. Install LH front seat belt retractor to pretensioner
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    Slide the linkage onto the pretensioner cable, an audible click will be heard. Verify there are no twists in the webbing from the upper trim to the pretensioner. Perform a firm pull test to confirm pretensioner is engaged
  89. Install LH front seat rear fasteners
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    2x patch bolts, TP45, 33.5 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  90. Close LH rear door
  91. Move LH front seat to original position
  92. Raise both LH side windows
  93. Close LH front door