2023-07-13

Post Guide - Headrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13040032 0.72 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.

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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 from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove driver seat headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the driver seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the lower flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release it.
  5. Remove the upper flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver 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.
  6. Remove the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the driver 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 inboard corner of the driver 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.
  8. Remove the clips (x2) that attach the outboard side of the seat upholstery to the driver seat back frame.
  9. Pull the driver seat back trim away from the side airbag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.
  10. Remove and discard the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat side airbag to the seat back frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  11. 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.
  12. Disconnect the driver seat side airbag and pull the orange tabs (x2) downward to release the connector.
  13. Disconnect the electrical harness from the recliner motor connector.
  14. Disconnect the electrical harness from the lumbar valve pack and ECU.
  15. Disconnect the electrical harness from the lumbar pump connector.
  16. Release the clips (x3) that attach the seat harness to the seat back frame.
  17. Lay the seat on its seat back to gain access to the underside of the seat cushion.
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    CAUTION
    Protect the seat cushion from damage as necessary.
  18. Disconnect the seat back heater connector.
  19. Slide the seat back harness connector downward to release it from the seat assembly.
  20. Return the seat to the upright position.
  21. Release the remaining retaining clips (x7) that attach the seat back trim to the seat back frame.
  22. 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.
  23. Unlock the bayonets on both sides of the headrest post guide.
  24. Remove the headrest post guide.

Install

  1. Install the headrest post guide.
  2. Install the driver seat back and foam assembly onto the seat back frame.
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    Start by sliding the foam trim straight onto the seat back frame. Make sure the posts for the headrests engage the seat back foam. Make sure the heater harness and lower trim that engages the frame are pushed through to the back side of the frame.
  3. Install the retaining clips (x7) that attach the seat back trim to the seat back frame.
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    Note
    The remaining two clips will be installed at a later step.
  4. 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.
  5. Install new nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat side airbag to the seat back frame.
    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  6. Lay the seat on its seat back to gain access to the underside of the seat cushion.
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    CAUTION
    Protect the seat cushion from damage as necessary.
  7. Install the seat back harness connector to the seat assembly.
  8. Connect the seat back heater connector.
  9. Return the seat back to the upright position.
  10. Install the clips (x3) that attach the seat harness to the seat back frame.
  11. Connect the lumbar pump electrical connector.
  12. Connect the lumbar valve pack and ECU electrical connector.
  13. Connect the recliner motor electrical connector.
  14. Connect driver seat side airbag electrical connector.
  15. Install the clips (x2) that attach the outboard seat back trim to the seat frame.
  16. Install the upper flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.
  17. Install the lower flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.
  18. Install the upper flap that covers the inboard corner of the driver seat back frame.
  19. Install the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.
  20. Install the driver seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install driver seat headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).