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Frame - Seat Cushion - Front Passenger Seat - Remove and Replace

Last Modified: 27/07/2023 13:28:25

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NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure to wear proper PPE when performing below procedure.
WARNING: This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
  1. Check Firmware version
    NOTE: Firmware package installed must be 2023.2.11 or above for configuration routine to populate, If below target package, proceed with OTA update
  2. Remove the front passenger seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row (LH) - Remove and Replace .
  3. Remove screw securing outer side cover to seat
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    NOTE: 1x screw, T20, 4 Nm, Ensure the front of the seat is high enough to access the T20 screw
  4. Release outer side cover clip from seat, but do not remove
    NOTE: 1x clip, Do not fully remove, possible damage to the trim/switch pack/harness
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  5. Disconnect seat switch connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  6. Slide outer cover rearward to release clip from frame and lift up over pretensioner to remove
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  7. Connect the RH front seat belt pretensioner
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  8. Remove RH lap pretensioner from seat track
    NOTE: 1x patch bolt, T50, 40 Nm, Bolt is patched and held in place with metal clip
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  9. Remove RH front seat RH sideshield carrier
    NOTE: 2x clips, 2x tabs, Release leading edge of trim and slide away from seat frame
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  10. Release seat belt pretensioner harness clips
    NOTE: 3x clips, Use 90 pick to release harness clips from seat track rail
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  11. Remove RH front seat LH sideshield carrier
    NOTE: 2x clips, 2x tabs, Release leading edge of trim and slide away from seat frame
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  12. Remove clips securing seat switch harness to seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 2x fir tree clips
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  13. Remove inner side shield from seat
    NOTE: 3x clips, Release side clip from seat bottom frame, then pull up on rear of trim to remove
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  14. Disconnect RH front seat belt buckle
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  15. Release RH front seat belt buckle harness clip
    NOTE: 1x fir tree clip
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  16. Remove the clips securing RH front seat belt buckle connector harness to the seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 2x fir tree clips
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  17. Release harness clip from RH front seat bottom frame
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  18. Remove RH front seat buckle from seat track
    NOTE: 1x patch bolt, T50, 40 Nm
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  19. Rotate the seat to gain access to the underside of the seat
    NOTE: Protect seat cushion from damage
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  20. Unhook the straps for the lower section of the seat back and move the seat back flap away from the underside of the seat
    NOTE: 2x clips
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  21. Remove seat cushion retaining clips from the seat suspension
    NOTE: 2x clips
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  22. Remove the front retaining clip from the seat cushion frame securing the front of the seat trim to the frame
    NOTE: 1x clip strip, May need to start with a hook tool, Pull the clip away from the frame to release
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  23. Remove the inboard retaining clip from the seat cushion frame securing the side of the seat trim to the frame
    NOTE: 1x clip strip, May need to start with a hook tool, Pull the clip away from the frame to release
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  24. Remove the outboard retaining clip from the seat cushion frame securing the side of the seat trim to the frame
    NOTE: 1x clip strip, May need to start with a hook tool, Pull the clip away from the frame to release
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  25. Disconnect the tilt motor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  26. Remove the harness retaining clip under the tilt motor
    NOTE: 1x retaining clip
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  27. Disconnect the seat occupied sensor
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  28. Disconnect seat cushion heat pad from module
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  29. Disconnect the CAN communication pass through connector from the OCS control module
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  30. Remove OCS control module from seat bottom frame
    NOTE: 2x tabs
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  31. Disconnect seat cushion heat pad from seat back heat pad connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  32. Remove seat cushion connector from seat cushion suspension
    NOTE: Slide upward to release from trim
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  33. Disconnect the seat back heater connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  34. Disconnect the seat back heater harness connector from seat cushion suspension
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  35. Disconnect the seat cushion heat pad
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  36. Remove seat cushion heat pad from seat cushion suspension
    NOTE: 1x connector, 1x clip, Slide connector forward to release from seat bottom
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  37. Remove clip securing the harness to the under side of the seat, next to the seat heater connectors
    NOTE: 1x retaining clip
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  38. Disconnect the seat track position sensor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  39. Disconnect the lift motor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  40. Disconnect LH front seat track motor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  41. Remove the clip securing the track motor harness to the track motor housing
    NOTE: 1x edge clip
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  42. Remove the clip securing the harness to the seat cushion frame under the lift motor
    NOTE: 1x retaining clip
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  43. Remove the retaining clip under the main seat harness junction
    NOTE: 1x retaining clip
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  44. Move harness away from seat frame
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  45. Return seat to upright position
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  46. Install the outboard headrest release tool
    NOTE: Depress the material around the headrest post to expose the release clip, Ensure both tangs of the release tool engage the retaining spring, The release tool is rotated into position, Images show headrest removed for clarity
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  47. Install the inboard headrest release tool
    NOTE: Depress the material around the headrest post to expose the release clip, Ensure both tangs of the release tool engage the retaining spring, The release tool is rotated into position, Images show headrest removed for clarity
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  48. Remove the headrest from seat
    NOTE: 2x locking clips, Remove by pulling straight up, out of the seat
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  49. Remove the inboard headrest release tool
    NOTE: Rotate the release tool out of position, Do not pull straight up or out
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  50. Remove the outboard headrest release tool
    NOTE: Rotate the release tool out of position, Do not pull straight up or out
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  51. Remove seat back from RH front seat
    NOTE: 6x clips, Start at the top of the seat and pull the shell away from the frame, When the side clips are free, pull the bottom and carefully roll the bottom tabs out of the slots, If pulled straight out the clips on the seat back can break off
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  52. Remove LH front seat back assembly from seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 4x bolts, T47P, 43 Nm, Recommend assistance, Discard bolts after removal
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  53. Remove RH front seat cushion assembly from seat frame
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  54. Remove LH front seat cushion suspension from power seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 4x tabs, Raise portion seated on rear cushion tube, Then pull assembly away from tabs to release
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  55. Install LH front seat cushion suspension from power seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 4x tabs, Position suspension along metal tabs, Then seat rear portion on rear cushion tube
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  56. Position RH front seat cushion assembly onto cushion frame
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  57. Install LH front seat back assembly onto seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 4x bolts, T47P, 43 Nm, Recommend assistance, Install new patch bolts
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  58. Install the seat back shell base assembly to seat back frame
    NOTE: 6x clips, Install the lower clips first and rotate the shell up into place, Light pressure may need to be applied to the shell to ensure it's fully seated, The headrest posts will engage the seat back when installed
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  59. Install RH front seat headrest
    NOTE: 2x locking clips, Ensure the headrest is fully seated, An audible click will be heard when installing the headrest, Ensure the headrest is seated by tugging up on the headrest
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  60. Flip seat over to gain access to the bottom of the seat
    NOTE: Protect the seat back to prevent damage
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  61. Install the retaining clip under the main seat harness junction
    NOTE: 1x retaining clip
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  62. Install the clip securing the harness to the seat cushion frame under the lift motor
    NOTE: 1x retaining clip
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  63. Route harness towards pretensioner
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  64. Install the clip securing the track motor harness to the track motor housing
    NOTE: 1x edge clip
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  65. Connect RH front seat track motor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  66. Connect the lift motor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  67. Connect the seat track position sensor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  68. Install the clip securing the harness to the under side of the seat, next to the seat heater connectors
    NOTE: 1x retaining clip
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  69. Connect the heat pad connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  70. Connect the heat pad connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  71. Install the seat back heater harness connector to the seat bottom
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  72. Connect the seat back heater connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  73. Install seat cushion heating pad connector onto cushion suspension
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  74. Connect seat cushion heating pad to seat back heating pad
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  75. Install OCS control module onto seat bottom frame
    NOTE: 2x tabs
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  76. Connect the SRS harness connector to the OCS control module
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  77. Connect seat cushion heating pad to module
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  78. Install the seat occupied sensor onto the seat frame
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  79. Connect the seat occupied sensor and install the clip onto the seat bottom
    NOTE: 1x connector, 1x retaining clip, Ensure harness is not routed between cushion and frame to avoid friction
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  80. Install the harness retaining clip under the tilt motor
    NOTE: 1x retaining clip
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  81. Connect the tilt motor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  82. Install the outboard seat trim retaining clip onto the seat frame
    NOTE: 1x clip strip, Fold the clip over towards the frame, The open end should engage the seat frame, if not the trim will need to be pulled until the correct amount of tension is achieved, Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame
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  83. Install the inboard seat trim retaining clip onto the seat frame
    NOTE: 1x clip strip, Fold the clip over towards the frame, The open end should engage the seat frame, if not the trim will need to be pulled until the correct amount of tension is achieved, Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame
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  84. Install the front seat trim retaining clip onto the seat frame
    NOTE: 1x clip strip, Fold the clip over towards the frame, The open end should engage the seat frame, if not the trim will need to be pulled until the correct amount of tension is achieved, Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame
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  85. Install the seat cushion retaining clips onto the seat suspension
    NOTE: 2x clips, The seat cushion and trim may need to be pulled tight for the hooks to achieve correct placement on the seat suspension
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  86. Hook the strap clips for the seat back shell onto the seat suspension
    NOTE: 2x clips, Ensure the straps are tight for proper fit and installation
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  87. Rotate the seat to normal upright position
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  88. Install the clips securing RH front seat belt buckle connector harness to the seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 2x fir tree clips
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  89. Install clip securing RH front seat belt buckle harness connector to the seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 1x fir tree clip
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  90. Install LH sideshield carrier onto RH front seat
    NOTE: 2x clips, 2x tabs, Slide forward onto seat frame aligning clips and tabs
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  91. Install the bolt securing the RH front seat buckle to seat track
    NOTE: 1x patch bolt, T50, 40 Nm, Buckle comes with bolt and metal clip
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  92. Adjust RH front seat buckle harness clip along inner seat rail and verify harness is extended as far forward as possible to eliminate slack on the back side of the clip
    NOTE: 1x clip, Avoid straining harness, If harness is routed as shown in 2nd photo rework is needed
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  93. Connect RH front seat belt buckle
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  94. Install inner side shield cover onto RH front seat
    NOTE: 3x clips, Slide the trim onto the seat from the opening for the buckle, then slide forward into position
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  95. Install clips securing seat switch harness to seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 2x fir tree clips
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  96. Install RH front seat LH sideshield carrier
    NOTE: 2x clips, 2x tabs, Release leading edge of trim and slide away from seat frame
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  97. Install seat belt pretensioner harness clips
    NOTE: 3x clips, Position seat belt pretensioner harness clips to seat track rail and press down on each clip to secure
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  98. Install RH front seat RH sideshield carrier
    NOTE: 2x clips, 2x tabs, Slide forward onto seat frame aligning clips and tabs
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  99. Install RH lap pretensioner from seat track
    NOTE: 1x patch bolt, T50, 40 Nm, Bolt is patched and held in place with metal clip
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  100. Disconnect RH front seat belt pretensioner
    NOTE: 1x connector, Pull both of the orange tabs down to release the connector
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  101. Slide outer cover forward to engage clip into the frame and lift up over pretensioner to install
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  102. Connect seat switch connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  103. Install outer side cover clip to seat frame
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  104. Install screw securing outer side cover to seat
    NOTE: 1x screw, T20, 4 Nm
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  105. Install the front passenger seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row (LH) - Remove and Replace .
  106. Connect to vehicle using Toolbox 3.0
    NOTE: Vehicle connection is integrated into drivers footwell cover, Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, Select connection status icon at top right corner, and select connect locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)If RJ45 ethernet diagnostic connector present connect directly from laptop using an RJ45 Ethernet cable
  107. Unlock Gateway
    NOTE: After vehicle has been put into "Service Mode", place keycard on center console to turn on drive rails, hold down the brake pedal, while holding down break pedal simultaneously hold the turn signal stalk fully up for at least 10 seconds, "GTW UNLOCKING" should pop up on the UI next to the VIN during these 10 seconds, once gateway is unlocked "GTW UNLOCKED 5400" will be displayed on the UI next to the VIN, the gateway will remain unlocked for 90 minutes, follow steps on Toolbox article #5582900 for any additional information
  108. Select 'Actions' and search for 'OCS'
  109. Select 'PROC_OCS1P_SELF-CALIBRATION', click 'Run', and allow routine to complete
    NOTE: Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete, Routine is specific to NA region vehicles
  110. Select 'Actions' and search for 'Seat calibration'
  111. Select 'PROC_VCRIGHT_X_SEAT-TEST-CALIBRATE', click 'Run', and allow routine to complete
    NOTE: Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete
  112. Remove HSD or RJ45 cable from Ethernet port to disconnect Toolbox 3.0 from vehicle
  113. Raise all windows
  114. Close all four doors
    NOTE: Unlatch rear doors before closing
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