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Foam - Backrest - Driver Seat (With Inboard Airbag) - Remove and Replace: Install

  1. Install the seat back foam to the seat back trim.
  2. Install the clips (x2) that attach the driver seat back trim to the seat back foam.
    NOTE: Make sure the clips are secured.
    G00650721Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Install the strap that attaches the driver seat back trim to the seat back foam.
    NOTE: Make sure the strap is secured.
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  4. Install the driver inboard airbag chute to the seat back foam.
  5. Install the driver seat outboard airbag into the airbag chute, and then insert the airbag chute with the airbag inside through the slot in the seat back foam.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the driver seat outboard airbag mounting studs extend out of the holes of the chute.
    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.
    G00650718Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    NOTE: Refer to the following video for proper care when installing the driver seat outboard airbag into the airbag chute, and when installing the chute through the seat foam.
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  6. Install the driver seat back and foam onto the seat back frame.
    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.
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  7. Install the driver seat outboard airbag studs into the seat back frame.
    NOTE: The studs should line up with the two round holes. The elongated hole is not used for this part.
    G00650726Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Install the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat airbag to the seat back frame.

    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G00650727Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  9. Connect the driver seat outboard airbag electrical connector.
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  10. Install the nuts(x2) that attach the driver inboard airbag to the seat back frame.

    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft)

  11. Connect the driver seat inboard airbag connector.
  12. Install the tabs(x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
    G00650730Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.

    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)

    NOTE: The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G00650731Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Install the upper flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.
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  15. Install the upper flap that covers the inboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
    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.
    G00650733Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. Install the lower flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.
    G00650734Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Install the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the driver seat seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.
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  18. Install the driver seat back trim retainers(x7) to the driver seat back frame.
    G00650736Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Install the driver seat back shell onto the seat. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver - Remove and Replace .
  20. Install the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row (LH) - Remove and Replace .
  21. If servicing the front passenger seat in a North American vehicle:
    1. Remove all objects from the front passenger seat before beginning calibration.
    2. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (Vehicle Icon) > Software and check the vehicle firmware version. If the vehicle firmware is 2023.2.11 or newer, perform a software reinstall. See SOFTWARE REINSTALL - TOUCHSCREEN . If the vehicle firmware is not 2023.2.11 or newer, update the vehicle firmware. See SOFTWARE UPDATE .
    3. Locally connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See TOOLBOX 3 - CONNECT AND DISCONNECT .
    4. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See GATEWAY (UNLOCK) .
    5. In Toolbox, click on the Actions tab, and then search for "OCS".
    6. Run the PROC_OCS1P_SELF-CALIBRATION routine.
    7. Click on the Actions tab, and then search for "Seat calibration".
    8. Run the PROC_VCRIGHT_SEAT-TEST-CALIBRATE routine.
    9. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
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