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

  1. Align the posts of the headrest with the holes in the driver seatback.
    NOTE: The detents in the headrest posts are to the LH side.
  2. Press the headrest in firmly so that it is fully seated with a click.
  3. Pull up on the headrest to confirm that it is secure in the driver seatback.
  4. Return the driver seatback to its original position.
  5. With assistance, position the 1st row LH seat in the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage the upholstery or trim while positioning the seat.
    WARNING: The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
    multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.
  6. Route the 1st row LH seat harness under the LH front carpet, position the harness in the harness guide, and then install the clips that attach the harness to the harness guide.
    G16588899Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Install the clips (x2) that attach the LH front seat harness to the LH footwell support bracket near the LH side of the LH footwell.
    G16588900Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Install the LH front seat harness connector on the LH body controller, and then engage the connector lock.
    NOTE: Perform a push-pull test to ensure that the connector is fully seated and locked.
    G16588901Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Connect LV battery power. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  10. Move the LH front seat fully rearward.
  11. Install the new bolts (x2) that attach the front of the 1st row LH seat to the body.

    33.5 N.m (24.7 lbs-ft) 

    CAUTION: Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to install the seat bolts.

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

    • Torx Plus T45 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    G16588902Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Move the LH front seat fully forward.
  13. Install the new bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the 1st row LH seat to the body.

    33.5 N.m (24.7 lbs-ft) 

    CAUTION: Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to install the seat bolts.

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

    • Torx Plus T45 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    G16588903Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Install the LH 1st row seatbelt retractor onto the pretensioner.
    NOTE: After reinstalling the seatbelt pretensioner into the seatbelt pretensioner coupling, perform a pull test to make sure that the seatbelt and pretensioner are securely engaged.
    G16588904Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See SOFTWARE REINSTALL - TOUCHSCREEN .
  16. Install the LH lower A-Pillar trim. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR LOWER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  17. Install the LH IP end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  18. Use the vehicle touchscreen to perform seat calibration.
    NOTE: Controls > Service > Seat Calibration > Start
  19. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  20. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
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