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Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. With assistance, position the 1st row LH seat into the vehicle.
    NOTE: Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle.
  2. With assistance, position the 1st row LH seat to gain access to the underside of the seat.
  3. Fasten the clip that attaches the LH side body harness to the 1st row LH seat assembly, connect the harness electrical connectors (x2), and then engage the red locking tab on the black connector.
    G15403402Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. With assistance, move the 1st row LH seat to the upright position.
  5. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  6. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Move the 1st row LH seat forward.
  8. Install the front seat belt linkage to the pretensioner:
    1. Make sure the lock screw is in the horizontal  position. If the lock screw is not in the horizontal position, follow the release instructions to unlock it.
    2. Verify there are no twists in the seat belt from the upper B-pillar trim to the pretensioner.
    3. Install the linkage onto the pretensioner cable.
      NOTE: An audible click will be heard.
      NOTE: The lock screw will rotate back to the locked position.
    4. Perform a firm pull test on the seat belt with at least 15 pounds of force.
      G00660936Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Install new bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the 1st row LH seat tracks to the vehicle.

    34 N.m (25.1 ft-lbs) 

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

    • Torx Plus T45 socket
    G15403404Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Move the 1st row LH seat rearward.
  11. Install new bolts (x2) that attach the front of the 1st row LH seat tracks to the vehicle.

    34 N.m (25.1 ft-lbs) 

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

    • Torx Plus T45 socket
    G15403405Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Move the 1st row LH seat to the original position.
  13. Locally connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  14. North America only  : If replacing a non-FSAB (Farside Air Bag) seat with an FSAB-equipped seat, perform the following:
    1. Use Toolbox 3 to change the configuration value for restraintsHardwareType  to na_mxp2_fsab  . See the appropriate service information.
    2. Disconnect Toolbox 3 and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
  15. Use the vehicle touchscreen to enable Service Mode. See SERVICE MODE (ENABLE AND DISABLE) .
  16. Reinstall the vehicle software. See FIRMWARE REINSTALL - TOUCHSCREEN .
  17. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Driver Seat > Steering & Mirrors Calibration > Start  , and then follow the on screen instructions.
  18. Calibrate the rear doors.
    NOTE: If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate  to calibrate the rear doors