2021-04-29

B-Cover - Inner - 3rd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13090102 0.48 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Remove

  1. Open all the doors and fully lower all the windows.
  2. Open the liftgate.
  3. Move the front seats fully forward.
  4. Move the 2nd row seat into easy entry mode.
  5. Remove the 3rd row seat cushion. See Cushion - Seat - 3rd Row (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the rear load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH 3rd row seat back panel. See Back Panel - 3rd Row Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the LH 3rd row headrest closeout panel. See Headrest Closeout - 3rd Row Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the LH 3rd row seat back shoulder switch. See Shoulder Switch – Seat Back – 3rd Row – LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Release the clips (x2) that attach the LH 3rd row escutcheon to the seat assembly, and then remove the trim from the assembly.
  11. Remove the bolts that attach the 3rd row LH backrest to the LH seat back assembly.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • 4 in extension
  12. Release the clips that attach the 3rd row LH backrest to the LH seat back assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
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    Push the clips in with pliers while applying outward pressure to the backrest.
  13. Remove the 3rd row LH backrest from the seat back assembly.
  14. Repeat step 7 through step 13 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  15. Release the upper portion of the center 3rd row outer B-pillar from the inner B-cover, and then release the clips that attach the outer cover to the inner cover to remove the trim from the assembly.
  16. Release the 3rd row seat frame harness from the inner B-cover on the RH side.
  17. Release the 3rd row seat frame harness from the inner B-cover on the LH side.
  18. Remove the clips that attach the center 3rd row inner B-cover to the seat frame assembly.
  19. Remove the screw that attaches the center 3rd row inner B-cover to the seat frame assembly, and then remove the cover from the assembly.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T25 socket
    • Flex head ratchet / flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension

Install

  1. Position the center 3rd row inner B-cover onto the seat frame.
  2. Install the clips that attach the center 3rd row inner B-cover to the seat frame assembly.
  3. Install the screw that attaches the center 3rd row inner B-cover to the seat frame assembly.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T25 socket
    • Flex head ratchet / flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  4. Install the 3rd row seat frame harness into the inner B-cover on the RH side.
  5. Install the 3rd row seat frame harness into the inner B-cover on the LH side.
  6. Position center 3rd row outer B-cover onto the inner B-cover, install the clips, and then secure the top portion of the outer B-cover to the inner B-cover.
  7. Position the 3rd row RH backrest onto the seat back assembly, and then install the clips and fasten the tabs.
  8. Install the bolts that attach the 3rd row RH backrest to the RH seat back assembly.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • 4 in extension
  9. Install the RH 3rd row escutcheon onto the seat assembly.
    Figure 1. LH shown; RH similar
  10. Install the RH 3rd row seat back shoulder switch. See Shoulder Switch – Seat Back – 3rd Row – LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the RH 3rd row headrest closeout panel. See Headrest Closeout - 3rd Row Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Install the RH 3rd row seat back panel. See Back Panel - 3rd Row Seat - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Repeat step 7 through step 12 for the LH side of the vehicle.
  14. Install the rear load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the 3rd row seat cushion. See Cushion - Seat - 3rd Row (Remove and Replace).
  16. Move the 2nd row seat to its original position.
  17. Move the front seats to the original position.
  18. Raise all the windows and close all the doors.
  19. Close the liftgate.