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Remove And Replace

  1. Release RH front seat belt
    NOTE: Turn release mechanism counter clockwise, turn back clockwise after releasing
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  2. Open RH falcon wing door
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  3. Remove bolts securing rear of RH front seat tracks to the floor panel
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Discard after removal
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  4. Remove bolts securing front of RH front seat tracks to the floor panel
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Discard after removal
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  5. Adjust position of RH front seat for easy removal
    NOTE: Move seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor
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  6. Open hood
    NOTE: Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open
  7. Remove rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  8. Power off vehicle via center display
    NOTE: Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  9. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL
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  10. Position chair to gain access below seat bottom and disconnect RH side body harness from seat controller
    NOTE: 2x connectors, 1x clip, Release red locking tab on black connector
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  11. Remove RH front seat from vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components
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  12. Install RH front seat into vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend Assistance, Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle
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  13. Position chair to gain access below seat bottom and connect RH side body harness to seat controller
    NOTE: 2x connectors, 1x clip, Engage red locking tab on black connector, Recommend assistance
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  14. Position RH front seat upright for bolt installation
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
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  15. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage upper locking tab when fully seated
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  16. Install rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  17. Secure RH front seat belt
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  18. Install bolts securing RH front seat rear tracks to vehicle
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Install new bolts
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  19. Install bolts securing both RH front seat front tracks to vehicle
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Install new bolts
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  20. Calibrate the rear doors.
    NOTE: If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate  to calibrate the rear doors.
  21. Release IP service panel
    NOTE: 2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
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  22. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
    NOTE: Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/43695, Media converter box is powered by laptop using USB, Ethernet connection will provide communication
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  23. Select "Actions" tab and search for "Service-Redeploy"
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  24. Select "SERVICE CAN REDEPLOY", click "Run", and allow routine to complete
    NOTE: Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete, Routine will state pass but update will continue to run in the background, UI will show update progress
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  25. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3
    NOTE: 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)
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  26. Select 'Actions/Autodiag' and search for 'Calibration'
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  27. Select 'PROC_VCSEATP_SEAT-CALIBRATE', click 'Run', and allow routine to complete
    NOTE: Verify no items on seat during this routine, Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete
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  28. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
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  29. Install IP service panel
    NOTE: 2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
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