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Post Guide - Headrest - 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 assembly 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 Side Shield - Inboard - Driver 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.
    G00660119Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the seat back heater connector.
    G00650224Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Slide the seat back harness connector straight down to release it from the seat assembly.
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  9. Disconnect the seat cushion heat pad connector from the seat back head pad connector.
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  10. Slide the seat cushion connector upward to release it from the seat assembly.
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  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.
    G00650229Courtesy 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.
    G00650230Courtesy 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.
    G00650231Courtesy 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.
    G00650232Courtesy 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.
    G00650233Courtesy 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

    G00650234Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Disconnect the front passenger seat side airbag and pull the orange tabs (x2) down to release the connector.

    Figure 2. LH shown: RH similar

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  21. Remove the bolt that attaches the lumbar support assembly to the seat frame.

    5 Nm (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.
    G00650237Courtesy 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 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft) 

    Tip:

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket

    Figure 3. LH shown; RH similar

    G00650238Courtesy 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

    G00650239Courtesy 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.
    G00650240Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  26. Release the RH side headrest post guide from the seat back frame.
    NOTE: Press in the headrest guide post clips, and then gently tap the base of the guide post with the hammer to release it.
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