2023-09-04

Trim - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13072202 0.60 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.

  • 2023-09-05: Added descriptions about removing and installing seat cushions secured by Velcro.
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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. Open all the doors and lower all the windows.
  2. Remove the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the clip that attaches the driver seat outboard stiffener to the seat assembly, and then remove the stiffener from the seat assembly.
  5. Remove the driver seat inboard side shield. See Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  6. Position the seat on its seat back to access the underside of the seat cushion.
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    CAUTION
    Protect the seat back as necessary.
  7. Unhook the clips that attach the lower section of the seat back trim and move the seat back flap away from the working area.
  8. Disconnect seat occupied sensor connector.
  9. Release the clip that attaches the seat occupied sensor to the seat underside, and then separate the sensor from the seat underside.
  10. Disconnect the seat cushion heat pad connector, and then separate the connector from the seat underside.
  11. Release the clips (x2) that attach the seat cushion foam to the seat suspension.
  12. Release the clip strips (x3) that attach the seat cushion trim to the seat cushion frame at the front, inboard, and outboard sides, and then remove the foam from the frame.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the seat cushion heater mat connector and the seat occupied sensor assembly do not catch on the seat suspension or frame.
  13. Return the seat to the upright position.
  14. Remove the seat cushion foam pad assembly from the seat frame assembly.
  15. Release the strap that attaches the seat cushion trim to the foam pad.
  16. Remove the clips (x18) or the Velcro that attach the seat cushion trim to the foam pad, and then remove the trim from the foam pad.
    Figure 1. Seat Cushion with Clips
    Figure 2. Seat Cushion with Velcro

Install

  1. Position the seat cushion trim onto the foam pad, and then reinstall the clips (x18) or the Velcro that attach the seat cushion trim to the foam pad.
    Figure 3. Seat Cushion with Clips
    Figure 4. Seat Cushion with Velcro
  2. Attach the strap that attaches the seat cushion trim to the foam pad.
  3. Install the seat cushion foam pad to the seat cushion frame, and then fasten the clip strips (x3) that attach the seat cushion to the frame at the outboard and inboard sides, and at the front.
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    Note
    Make sure that the seat heater connector and seat occupied sensor assembly pass through the seat suspension or frame.
  4. Fasten the clip that attaches the seat cushion heater connector to the seat underside, and then connect the seat heater mat connector.
  5. Install the seat occupied sensor to the seat underside, and then fasten the clip that attaches the sensor to the seat underside.
  6. Secure the clip that attaches the seat occupied sensor to the seat assembly, and then connect occupied sensor electrical connector.
  7. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the seat cushion to the seat suspension.
  8. Attach the clips that attach the lower section of the seat back trim to the seat suspension.
  9. Install the driver seat inboard side shield. See Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  10. Position the driver seat outboard side shield stiffener onto the seat assembly, and then install the clip that attaches the stiffener to the seat assembly.
  11. Install the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  12. Install the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).