Cover - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (7-Seat) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 13081122 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.
- 2024-08-15: Added a note for NA vehicles to remind that the seat covers without ISOFIX flag for child locks must be replaced.
Remove
- Remove the lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (7 Seat) (Remove and Replace).
- Fold down the 2nd row LH seatback assembly.
- Disconnect the 2nd row LH seat connector.
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Move the 2nd row LH seat forward by
using s towel bar.
NotePull up the towel bar with one hand and slide the seat forward with the other hand.
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Remove 60 seat rear outboard track
fastener
Note1x patch bolt, 11mm, 37 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove 60 seat rear inboard track
fasteners
Note2x patch bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Discard after removal
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Move 60 seat fully rearward using
towel bar
NoteWith one hand on towel bar pull up and slide the seat forward with your other hand
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Remove 60 seat outboard track
cover
Note1x clip, Slide covers forward to release from 60 seat tracks
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Remove center track cover from 2nd row
seats
Note2x clips, Slide covers forward to release from 2nd row seat tracks
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Release cabin carpet from 60
seat
NotePull cabin carpet towards front of vehicle
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Remove 60 seat front inboard track
fasteners
Note1x bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove 2nd row 60 seat frame front
outboard track fasteners
Note1x bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove 2nd row 60 seat assembly from
vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Remove front push clip from 2nd row 60
cushion assembly outer side shield
Note1x clip, Use pick to remove the push clip from the bottom side of the outboard cover
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Remove 2nd row 60 cushion assembly
outer side shield
Note1x clip 1x connector, Remove outer side shield assembly by pulling outwards and up at the front portion of the trim, Unclip remaining clip and unplug the connection
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Remove 2nd row 60 seatback assembly
toe kick panel
Note7x clips, Pry up on LH side of 60 toe kick cover to release clips, Repeat on RH side to fully remove
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Release clips and remove inboard outer
trim from 2nd row 60 seat cushion assembly
Note3x clips, Use trim tool to unclip 3x clips and remove inboard outer trim towards rear of the vehicle
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Remove 2nd row 60 seatback panel
Note9x clips, 2x hooks, Release clips starting at the top of back panel working your way down the lower back panel, pull 60 back panel towards front of vehicle to remove
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Remove 2nd row center seat
switch
Note1x connector, 2x clips, Using plastic trim tool pry the top of the switch away from 20 back panel to ease removal
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Remove center back panel from 2nd row
center seatback
Note5x clips, 2 hooks, Lift up at the lower 20 back panel and then slide forward to release
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Release 2nd row 60 seat harness
connectors and clip from seat frame
Note1x clip, 7x connectors
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Disconnect seat cables from easy entry
actuators on 60 seat
Note4x clips
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Remove cable from 60 fold
actuator
Note1x clip, Remove cable from 60 fold actuator
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Remove push clips for 2nd row 60
bottom seat pan
Note2x clips, Remove push clips from front of seat pan
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Remove center seatback lumbar bun
fastener
Note1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
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Remove center seatback lumbar
bun
Note2x clips, Pull bolster outwards to release
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Remove center seatback pivot
clamps
Note2x bolts, T40, 22 Nm, Once fasteners are removed slide pivot clamp towards the center of center seatback and pull each outwards to remove
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Remove center seatback from 60 seat
frame
NoteRemove center seatback by lifting upwards
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Manually release the center seatback
latch
NoteUse small screwdriver to manipulate the center seatback latch to release
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Remove fasteners securing 60 seat pan
to seat frame
Note4x fastener, 3x 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x T25, 1.5 Nm, 1x clip, Remove remaining bolts attaching seat pan to seat frame
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Remove headrest from 2nd row 60
seatback assembly
NoteSimultaneously depress the guide button and insert a 90 degree pick into the guide opening, Lift up while engaged
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Remove headrest guides from 2nd row 60
seatback assembly
NotePull back on lower portion of the headrest guide to release tab while also applying upward force to remove headrest guides
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Remove 2nd row 60 seatback
assembly
Note4x clips, Release clips securing 60 seatback and lift upwards, Seat belt will be removed in a later step
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Remove 2nd row 60 seat cushion
assembly
NoteRemove seat bottom by lifting the rear first and removing it towards front of the seat
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Remove 2nd row center seat belt
anchor
Note1x bolt, T50, 40 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove 2nd row center seat belt
guide
Note2x clips, 2x datums
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Remove 2nd row center seat belt from
2nd row 60 seatback assembly
NotePass seat belt through opening
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Place 2nd row 60 seatback assembly on
a suitable working surface
NoteAvoid damage to seat cover
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Remove easy-entry switch
Note2x clips, 1x connector
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Disconnect seat heating
connector
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Release 2nd row 60 seatback
cover
Note16x tabs, Pull material downward to release
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Remove backrest shell from 2nd row 60
seatback cover
NoteEarly production models may have staples holding material to shell in some areas
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Remove seatback cover from foam
NoteFor NA only: The seat cover without ISOFIX flag for child locks must be replaced.Note3x hogring, Hook & loop attachment around perimeter, Cut hogrings, clean debris
Install
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Install seatback cover to foam
Note3x hogrings, Small tie wraps may be used as a substitute, if used trim flush and rotate tie wrap head away from visible surface, Hook & loop around perimeter
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Install 2nd row 60 seatback cover to
backrest shell
Note16x hooks, Pull material downward to attach, Ensure material is distributed correctly on visible face
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Connect the heating pad
connector.
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Install easy-entry switch
Note2x tabs, 1x connector
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Install 2nd row center seat belt to
2nd row 60 seatback assembly
NotePass seat belt through opening
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Install 2nd row center seat belt
guide
Note2x clips, 2x datums
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Install 2nd row center seat belt
anchor
Note1x bolt, T50, 40 Nm
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Place 60 seat pan onto seat
frame
NoteReinstall seat bottom onto seat frame by starting at the rear of the seat
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Secure 60 seat bottom to seat
frame
Note4x fasteners, 3x 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x T25, 1.5 Nm, 1x clip, Install remaining bolts attaching seat pan to seat frame
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Install 2nd row 60 seatback into
place
Note4x clips, Slide seat back into place making sure the bottom retainers slide into place, Reinstall push clips to secure seat back
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Install headrest guides into 60 seat
assembly
NoteInstall headrest guides by pressing downwards until lower tab is seated
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Install headrest onto 60 seat
assembly
NotePush down to secure
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Install center seatback pivot
clamps
Note2x bolts, T40, 22 Nm, Insert pivot clamp at center of center frame and slide outwards to install fasteners, When replacing pivot clamps they must be replaced in pairs
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Install center seatback lumbar
bun
Note2x clips, Press seatback lumbar bun into center frame
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Install center seatback lumbar bun
fastener
Note1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
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Plug in connector and install trim to
60 seat
Note1x connector, 1x clip, Plug in connector and install trim by hooking the front into place and seat clip at rear of trim.
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Install push clip at front of outer 60
side shield assembly
Note1x clip, Install push clip at front bottom side of the trim
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Install inboard outer trim to 60
seat
NoteClips 3x, Install inboard outer trim and re-seat 3x clips
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Insert back panel hooks into center
seat back assembly
Note2x hooks, Engage hooks and slide rearward into position, Early production have 4x hooks
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Install center back panel onto seat
back
Note5x clips
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Install 2nd row center seat
switch
Note1x connector, 2x clips
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Install 60 toe kick cover
Note7x clips
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Install LH seatback onto 60 seat
assembly
Note9x clips, 4 hooks, Attach hooks onto frame rail, Work upwards and fasten all the clips
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Install 2nd row 60 seat assembly
NoteRecommend assistance
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Connect 2nd row 60 seat
connector
Note1x connector
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Install fasteners securing 60 seat
frame to body
Note5x patch bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Install new patch bolts, Bottom seat bolts located behind main carpet, Torque in sequence; Outboard front -> Both inboard rear -> Outboard rear -> Inboard front
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Secure cabin carpet to 60 seat
NoteStrap velcro on
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Move 2nd row 60 seatback to vertical
position
NoteRemove seat back protection if necessary
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Install 60 seat outboard track
cover
Note1x clip
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Install 60 seat outboard track
cover
Note1x clip
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Install LH 7s Lower C-Pillar
Trim
Note8x clips, Rear edge is mated with groove in trunk side trim, Release clips at the front of LH rear sill trim working your way back towards rear of sill trim
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Re-seat LH rear door seal
NoteSeat pillar and sill trim tabs underneath seal
- Move the both front seats to original position.
- Raise all windows and close all doors.