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Front Seat Assemblies - 1st Row Seat Assembly, RH, No Lumbar - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  2. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  3. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR LOWER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Insert the seat belt release key (1133787-00-A) into the bottom of the seat belt pretensioner coupling to release the seat belt from the pretensioner.
  5. Move the seat fully forward.
  6. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the RH 1st row seat to the body.
    CAUTION: Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to remove the seat bolts.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx Plus T45 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    G16588906Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Move the seat fully rearward.
  8. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the front of the RH 1st row seat to the body.
    CAUTION: Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to remove the seat bolts.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx Plus T45 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    G16588907Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Adjust the RH front seat to the middle of the seat tracks, and then raise the seat fully.

    Tip: Performing this step will aide in removing the seat.

  10. Disconnect LV power. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  11. Locate the RH front seat electrical connector on the RH body controller module.
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  12. Release the RH front seat connector lock, and then remove the connector from the RH body controller.
    NOTE: Squeeze the release tab on the RH front seat connector lock, and then swing the lock away from the connector to release the lock.
    CAUTION: Do not pull on the connector too hard. If the connector does not easily disconnect from the RH body controller, the lock is still engaged.
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  13. Release the clip that attaches the RH front seat harness to the RH footwell support bracket near the RH side of the RH footwell.
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  14. Release the clips that attach the RH front seat harness to the RH front seat harness guide.
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  15. Pull the RH front seat harness out from under the RH front carpet.
  16. With assistance, remove the seat from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Lift the seat, tilt the seat back, rotate the cushion toward the front door, and remove the seat from the vehicle, cushion first.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage the upholstery or trim while removing the seat.
    CAUTION: If reinstalling the seat, place the seat in an area where it is not likely to be tipped over or otherwise damaged.
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