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Foam - Seat Back - Front Passenger Seat - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Check that the firmware is version 2023.2.11 or above. If the firmware version is not 2023.2.11 or above, update the vehicle firmware.
  2. Remove the front passenger seat from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH - Remove and Replace .
  3. Remove the front passenger seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat - Remove And Replace .
  4. Remove the front passenger seat inboard side shield. See Trim - Cushion - Front Passenger Seat (Remove and Replace). Trim - Cushion - Front Passenger Seat Remove and Replace 
  5. Lay the seat on its seat back to gain access to the underside of the seat cushion.
    CAUTION: Protect the seat cushion from damage as necessary.
  6. Release the clips that attach the shell apron to the underside of the seat.
    G00605871Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the seat back heater connector.
    G00605870Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Slide the seat back harness connector straight down to release it from the seat assembly.
    G00605869Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00605868Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the seat cushion heat pad connector from the seat back head pad connector.
    G00605867Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Slide the seat cushion connector upward to release it from the seat assembly.
    G00605866Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Return the seat to the upright position.
  12. Remove the front passenger headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver - Remove And Replace .
  13. Remove the front passenger back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver - Remove And Replace .
  14. Remove the front passenger seat back trim retainers (x7) from the seat back frame.
    G00605865Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Remove the lower flap that covers the outboard corner of the front passenger seat, seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release it.
    G00605864Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. Remove the upper flap that covers the outboard corner of the front passenger seat, seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release it, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab.
    G00605863Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Remove the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the front passenger seat, seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the trim straight up, off of the retaining tabs to release it.
    G00605862Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  18. Remove the upper flap that covers the inboard corner of the front passenger 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.
    G00605861Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Pull the front passenger seat, seat back trim away from the front passenger seat side airbag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.

    Figure 1. LH shown: RH similar

    G00605860Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Disconnect the front passenger seat side airbag and pull the orange tabs (x2) down to release the connector.
    G00605859Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  21. Disconnect the front passenger seat side airbag and pull the orange tabs (x2) down to release the connector.

    5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft)

    NOTE: The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU. Removing this bolt allows ease of access for the following step.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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  22. Release the tabs (x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
    G00651251Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  23. Remove and discard the nuts (x2) that attach the front passenger seat side airbag to the seat back frame.

    5.4 N.m (4.0 lbs-ft)

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

    • 10 mm socket

    Figure 3. LH shown; RH similar

    G00651252Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  24. Carefully pull the front passenger seat side airbag chute from the seat back frame.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.

    Figure 4. LH shown; RH similar

    G00651253Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  25. Remove the seat upholstery by pulling the bottom of the seat back trim away from the seat back frame.
    NOTE: Make sure the heater harness and the seat back trim is clear of the seat back frame.
    G00651254Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  26. Release the strap that attaches the front passenger seat back trim to the seat back foam.
    CAUTION: Be careful when releasing the strap to avoid damage.
    G00651255Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  27. Release the clips (x2) that attach the front passenger seat back trim to the seat back foam, and then remove the trim from the foam.
    G00651256Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00651257Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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