06/04/2023 08:45:37

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.

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.

Open RH front and rear doors
Lower all four windows
Move LH front seat forward
Move RH front seat forward
Partially remove LH rear door seal
Remove LH 7s Lower C-Pillar Trim

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8x 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
Fold down 2nd row 60 seatback assembly

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Press button, fold forwards
Disconnect 2nd row 60 seat connector

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1x connector
Move 60 seat forward using towel bar

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With one hand on towel bar pull up and slide the seat forward with your other hand
Remove 60 seat rear outboard track fastener

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1x patch bolt, 11mm, 37 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove 60 seat rear inboard track fasteners

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2x patch bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Discard after removal
Move 60 seat fully rearward using towel bar

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With one hand on towel bar pull up and slide the seat forward with your other hand
Remove 60 seat outboard track cover

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1x clip, Slide covers forward to release from 60 seat tracks
Remove center track cover from 2nd row seats

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2x clips, Slide covers forward to release from 2nd row seat tracks
Release cabin carpet from 60 seat

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Pull cabin carpet towards front of vehicle
Remove 60 seat front inboard track fasteners

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1x bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove 2nd row 60 seat frame front outboard track fasteners

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1x bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove 2nd row 60 seat assembly from vehicle

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Recommend assistance
Remove front push clip from 2nd row 60 cushion assembly outer side shield

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1x clip, Use pick to remove the push clip from the bottom side of the outboard cover
Remove 2nd row 60 cushion assembly outer side shield

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1x 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
Remove 2nd row 60 seatback assembly toe kick panel

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7x clips, Pry up on LH side of 60 toe kick cover to release clips, Repeat on RH side to fully remove
Release clips and remove inboard outer trim from 2nd row 60 seat cushion assembly

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3x clips, Use trim tool to unclip 3x clips and remove inboard outer trim towards rear of the vehicle
Remove 2nd row 60 seatback panel

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9x 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
Remove 2nd row center seat switch

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1x connector, 2x clips, Using plastic trim tool pry the top of the switch away from 20 back panel to ease removal
Remove center back panel from 2nd row center seatback

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5x clips, 2 hooks, Lift up at the lower 20 back panel and then slide forward to release
Release 2nd row 60 seat harness connectors and clip from seat frame

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1x clip, 7x connectors
Disconnect seat cables from easy entry actuators on 60 seat

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4x clips
Remove cable from 60 fold actuator

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1x clip, Remove cable from 60 fold actuator
Remove push clips for 2nd row 60 bottom seat pan

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2x clips, Remove push clips from front of seat pan
Remove center seatback lumbar bun fastener

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1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
Remove center seatback lumbar bun

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2x clips, Pull bolster outwards to release
Remove center seatback pivot clamps

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2x bolts, T40, 22 Nm, Once fasteners are removed slide pivot clamp towards the center of center seatback and pull each outwards to remove
Remove center seatback from 60 seat frame

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Remove center seatback by lifting upwards
Manually release the center seatback latch

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Use small screwdriver to manipulate the center seatback latch to release
Remove fasteners securing 60 seat pan to seat frame

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4x fastener, 3x 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x T25, 1.5 Nm, 1x clip, Remove remaining bolts attaching seat pan to seat frame
Remove headrest from 2nd row 60 seatback assembly

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Simultaneously depress the guide button and insert a 90 degree pick into the guide opening, Lift up while engaged
Remove headrest guides from 2nd row 60 seatback assembly

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Pull back on lower portion of the headrest guide to release tab while also applying upward force to remove headrest guides
Remove 2nd row 60 seatback assembly

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4x clips, Release clips securing 60 seatback and lift upwards, Seat belt will be removed in a later step
Remove 2nd row 60 seat cushion assembly

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Remove seat bottom by lifting the rear first and removing it towards front of the seat
Remove 2nd row center seat belt anchor

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1x bolt, T50, 40 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove 2nd row center seat belt guide

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2x clips, 2x datums
Remove 2nd row center seat belt from 2nd row 60 seatback assembly

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Pass seat belt through opening
Place 2nd row 60 seatback assembly on a suitable working surface

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Avoid damage to seat cover
Remove easy-entry switch

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2x clips, 1x connector
Disconnect seat heating connector

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1x connector
Release 2nd row 60 seatback cover

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16x tabs, Pull material downward to release
Remove backrest shell from 2nd row 60 seatback cover

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Early production models may have staples holding material to shell in some areas
Remove seatback cover from foam

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3x hogring, Hook & loop attachment around perimeter, Cut hogrings, clean debris
Install seatback cover to foam

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3x 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
Install 2nd row 60 seatback cover to backrest shell

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16x hooks, Pull material downward to attach, Ensure material is distributed correctly on visible face
Connect heating pad connector

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1x connector
Install easy-entry switch

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2x tabs, 1x connector
Install 2nd row center seat belt to 2nd row 60 seatback assembly

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Pass seat belt through opening
Install 2nd row center seat belt guide

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2x clips, 2x datums
Install 2nd row center seat belt anchor

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1x bolt, T50, 40 Nm
Place 60 seat pan onto seat frame

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Reinstall seat bottom onto seat frame by starting at the rear of the seat
Secure 60 seat bottom to seat frame

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4x fasteners, 3x 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x T25, 1.5 Nm, 1x clip, Install remaining bolts attaching seat pan to seat frame
Install 2nd row 60 seatback into place

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4x clips, Slide seat back into place making sure the bottom retainers slide into place, Reinstall push clips to secure seat back
Install headrest guides into 60 seat assembly

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Install headrest guides by pressing downwards until lower tab is seated
Install headrest onto 60 seat assembly

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Push down to secure
Install center seatback pivot clamps

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2x 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
Install center seatback lumbar bun

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2x clips, Press seatback lumbar bun into center frame
Install center seatback lumbar bun fastener

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1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
Plug in connector and install trim to 60 seat

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1x connector, 1x clip, Plug in connector and install trim by hooking the front into place and seat clip at rear of trim.
Install push clip at front of outer 60 side shield assembly

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1x clip, Install push clip at front bottom side of the trim
Install inboard outer trim to 60 seat

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Clips 3x, Install inboard outer trim and re-seat 3x clips
Insert back panel hooks into center seat back assembly

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2x hooks, Engage hooks and slide rearward into position, Early production have 4x hooks
Install center back panel onto seat back

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5x clips
Install 2nd row center seat switch

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1x connector, 2x clips
Install 60 toe kick cover

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7x clips
Install LH seatback onto 60 seat assembly

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9x clips, 4 hooks, Attach hooks onto frame rail, Work upwards and fasten all the clips
Install 2nd row 60 seat assembly

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Recommend assistance
Connect 2nd row 60 seat connector

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1x connector
Install fasteners securing 60 seat frame to body

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5x 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
Secure cabin carpet to 60 seat

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Strap velcro on
Move 2nd row 60 seatback to vertical position

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Remove seat back protection if necessary
Install 60 seat outboard track cover

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1x clip
Install 60 seat outboard track cover

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1x clip
Install LH 7s Lower C-Pillar Trim

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8x 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
Re-seat LH rear door seal

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Seat pillar and sill trim tabs underneath seal
Move the RH front seat to its original position.
Move LH front seat to original position

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This can also be achieved by selecting driver profile via UI
Raise all four windows
Close all four doors

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If 12V is powered up, Unlatch rear doors before closing