04/09/2024 13:44:09

Foam - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13072602 1.02 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.

Remove

  1. Remove the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the driver headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  4. Release the clips that attach the inboard side shield to the seat, and then pull the shield back to remove the shield from the seat.
  5. Remove the seat back shell from the seat. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  6. Unhook the lower flaps that cover the LH and RH lower corners of the seat back frame.
  7. Unhook the upper flaps that cover the LH and RH lower corners of the seat back frame.
  8. Release the clips that attach the outboard side of the seat back cover to the seat back frame, and then expose the air bag connector.
  9. Disconnect the electrical harness from the side airbag connector.
  10. Remove the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat assembly.
    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
  11. Remove and discard the nuts that attach the side airbag to the seat back frame, and then pull the studs of the airbag out of the seat back frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
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    CAUTION
    Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
  12. Disconnect the electrical harness from the recliner motor connector.
  13. Disconnect the electrical harness from the ECU connector.
  14. Disconnect the electrical harness from the lumbar pump connector.
  15. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the seat frame, and then remove the electrical harness from the seat frame.
  16. Disconnect the electrical harness from the seat heater connectors.
  17. Release the clips that attach the seat heater connectors to the seat underside, and then separate the connectors from the seat underside.
  18. Release the clips that attach the backrest foam to the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Release the clips at the bottom and work upwards.
  19. Remove the bottom of the backrest foam from the seat back frame, and then lift the foam assembly straight up and off the frame.
  20. Release the strap that attaches the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
  21. Release the clips (x2) that attach the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
  22. 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.
  23. Remove the driver seat seat back trim from the seat back foam.

Install

  1. Position the driver seat seat back trim onto the driver seat.
  2. 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.
  3. Install the clips (x2) that attach the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
  4. Install the strap that attaches the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
  5. Install the driver seat seat back and foam assembly onto the seat back frame.
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    Note
    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. Fasten the clips (x7) that attach the backrest foam to the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Fasten the clips at the top and work down.
  7. Install the seat heater connectors to the seat underside, and then fasten the clips that attach the connectors to the seat underside.
  8. Connect the electrical harness to the seat heater connectors.
  9. Install the electrical harness to the seat frame, and then fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the seat frame.
  10. Connect the electrical harness to the lumbar pump connector.
  11. Connect the electrical harness to the ECU connector.
  12. Connect the electrical harness to the recliner motor connector.
  13. Install the side airbag to the seat frame, and then install new nuts to attach the airbag to the frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft) +/- 0.9 Nm
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    CAUTION
    Use only hand tools to torque the nuts. Do not use impact tools.
  14. Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat assembly.
    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
  15. Connect the electrical harness to the side airbag connector.
  16. Fasten the clips that attach the outboard side of the seat back cover to the seat back frame.
  17. Hook the upper flaps that cover the LH and RH lower corners of the seat back frame.
  18. Hook the lower flaps that cover the LH and RH lower corners of the seat back frame.
  19. Install the seat back shell to the seat. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the inboard side shield to the seat, and then fasten the clips that attach the shield to the seat.
  21. Install the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the driver headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).