28/11/2022 02:36:34

Cover - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (5-Seat) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13081102 0.54 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.

  • 1501599-00-A, Pliers, Hog Ring

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Cover - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (5-Seat) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Lower anchor bolt that attaches the seat belt to the lower seat frame
40 Nm (29.5 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Replace

Remove

  1. Remove the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the LH 2nd row seatback. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    During removal of the LH 2nd row seat back in the referenced procedure, do not remove the LH and center seat belt buckles nor the center seat belt retractor from the seat back frame.
  3. Place the LH 2nd row seatback assembly on a safe and stable work area.
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    CAUTION
    Fold down the center armrest to stabilize the weight, and use a ballast bag for additional support as needed.
  4. Fold the LH 2nd row seat back to the upright position.
  5. Remove the LH 2nd row headrest. See Headrest - 2nd Row - Outer - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH 2nd row headrest guide adjustment. See Adjustment Guide - Headrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH 2nd row headrest guide lock. See Guide Lock - Headrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the LH 2nd row escutcheon. See Escutcheon - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the LH 2nd row seat back shoulder switch. See Shoulder Switch – Seat Back – 2nd Row – LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the LH 2nd row seatback panel. See Back Panel – 2nd Row Seat – RH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove and discard the lower anchor bolt that attaches the seat belt to the lower seat frame.
    40 Nm (29.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
  12. Remove the LH 2nd row outer B-cover. See B-Cover - Outer - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the clips that attaches the upholstery support to the LH 2nd row seat rail.
  14. Disconnect the LH 2nd row seat heater electrical connector, and then remove the clip that attaches the connector to the seat.
  15. Lift the upholstery support up to unhook it from the LH 2nd row seat rail.
  16. Feed the center retractor seat belt through the upholstery.
  17. Release the hook and tabs (x20) that attach the LH 2nd row seat back upholstery trim flaps from the upholstery support.
  18. Gently separate the upholstery from the foam backing starting from the bottom of the lower seat back working upward.
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    Note
    Make sure the velcro does not tear off the cushion.
  19. Use diagonal cutters to cut the hog rings (x3) at the center of the seat back, and then release the cover from the hog rings.
  20. Separate the remaining portion of the LH seat back upholstery trim cover from the seat.

Install

  1. Starting from the upper seat back, install the LH seat back upholstery trim cover.
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    Note
    Massage the velcro while working downward toward the center of the seat back.
  2. Use hog ring pliers to crimp new hog rings (1566544-00-A x3) to the LH seat back upholstery trim cover at the center of the seat back.
  3. Attach the remaining portion of the LH seat back upholstery trim cover to the seat.
  4. Install the hook and tabs (x20) that attach the LH 2nd row seat back upholstery trim flaps to the upholstery support.
  5. Feed the center retractor seat belt through the upholstery.
  6. Install the upholstery support onto the LH 2nd row seat rail.
  7. Attach the connector clip, and then connect the LH 2nd row seat heater electrical connector.
  8. Attach the clips that attach the upholstery support to the LH 2nd row seat rail.
  9. Install the LH 2nd row outer B-cover. See B-Cover - Outer - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install a new lower anchor bolt that attaches the seat belt to the lower seat frame.
    40 Nm (29.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
  11. Install the LH 2nd row seatback panel. See Back Panel – 2nd Row Seat – RH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Install the LH 2nd row seat back shoulder switch. See Shoulder Switch – Seat Back – 2nd Row – LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Install the LH 2nd row escutcheon. See Escutcheon - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the LH 2nd row headrest guide lock. See Guide Lock - Headrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the LH 2nd row headrest guide adjustment. See Adjustment Guide - Headrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the LH 2nd row headrest. See Headrest - 2nd Row - Outer - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Fold down the LH 2nd row seat back.
  18. Install the LH 2nd row seatback. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).