04/09/2024 17:03:05

Trim - Seat Back - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13072002 0.78 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.
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Warning
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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the driver seat from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the driver headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the driver seat back shell from the seat. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the driver seat back trim retainers(x7) from the driver seat back frame.
  6. Remove the lower flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release it.
  7. Remove the upper flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release it, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab.
  8. Remove the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release it.
  9. Remove the upper flap that covers the inboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release it, and then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab.
  10. Pull the driver seat seat back trim away from the driver seat side airbag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.
  11. Disconnect the driver seat side airbag and pull the orange tabs(x2) down to release the connector.
  12. Remove 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. Removing this bolt allows ease of access for the following step.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  13. Release the tabs(x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
  14. Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat side airbag to the seat back frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  15. Carefully pull the driver seat side airbag chute from the seat back frame.
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    CAUTION
    Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
  16. 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.
  17. Slide the airbag chute with the airbag still inside through the seatback 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.
  18. Release the strap that attaches the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful when releasing the strap to avoid damage.
  19. Release the clips (x2) that attach the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
  20. Remove the driver seat seat back trim from the seat back foam.

Install

  1. Install the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
  2. Install the clips (x2) that attach the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
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    Make sure the clips are secured.
  3. Install the strap that attaches the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
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    Make sure the strap is secured.
  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.
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    Note
    Refer to the following video for proper care when installing the driver side airbag into the airbag chute, and when installing the chute through the seat foam.
  5. Install the driver seat seat back and foam onto the seat back frame.
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    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. Install the driver seat side airbag studs into the seat back frame.
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    The studs should line up with the two round holes. The elongated hole is not used for this part.
  7. Install the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat airbag to the seat back frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  8. Connect driver seat side airbag electrical connector.
  9. Install the tabs(x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
  10. Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  11. Install the upper flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
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    Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.
  12. Install the upper flap that covers the inboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release it, and then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab.
  13. Install the lower flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.
  14. Install the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.
  15. Install the driver seat back trim retainers(x7) to the driver seat back frame.
  16. Install the seat back shell onto the seat. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the driver headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the driver seat into the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).