Cover - Cushion - Driver Seat - Remove And Replace: Remove

Remove the driver seat from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove And Replace) .
With assistance, place the driver seat on a protected surface so that the underside of the seat can be accessed.
Remove the screw that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T20 socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Carefully release the clips (x7) that attach the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly, but do not fully remove the side shield from the seat assembly.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the seat switch.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Remove the driver seat inboard side shield. See Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Remove And Replace) .
Release the seat back elastic straps (x2) from the driver seat frame.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Release the soft trim retainers (x2) from the driver seat frame.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Disconnect the FSC vent heat pad electrical connector from the driver seat controller.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Release the clip and bracket that attach the FSC and FSB vent heat pad harnesses to the driver seat assembly, and then remove the harnesses from the assembly.
NOTE: One harness is for the seat cushion and the other is for the seat back. The upper bracket aids in routing while the lower clip secures them.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Release the clip that attaches the driver seat harness to the seat frame bracket.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Slide the OCS harness connector upward to release it from the SBR bracket, and then disconnect the electrical connector.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Slide the SBR bracket upward to release it from the driver seat frame.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Release the tabs (x2) to open the SBR bracket containing OCS harness, and then route the harness between the driver cushion and frame.
NOTE: Routing the harness will avoid it getting snagged when the seat foam is removed from the seat frame.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Release the soft trim retainer from the inboard side of the driver seat frame.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Release the soft trim retainer from the outboard side of the driver seat frame.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Release the soft trim retainer from front end of the driver seat frame.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Position the seat assembly upright.
Remove the driver seat, seat cushion from the seat frame.
Release the strap that attaches the driver seat cushion trim below the seat foam.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Release the Velcro that attaches the driver seat cushion trim to the foam pad, and then fold the trim back until the first row of hog rings is exposed.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Use diagonal cutters to cut and remove the front hog rings (x5) that attach the driver seat cushion trim cover to the foam pad.
NOTE: Push down on the foam as necessary to allow additional access to the rings.

WARNING: Verify any excess pieces have been removed from the foam.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Release the remaining Velcro that attaches the driver seat cushion trim to the foam pad.
NOTE: Fold the trim back until access to OCS is clear.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Use diagonal cutters to cut and remove the center hog rings (x2) that attach the driver seat cushion trim to the foam pad.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Use diagonal cutters to cut and remove the rear hog rings (x3) that attach the driver seat cushion trim to the foam pad.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Remove the driver seat cushion trim from the foam pad.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.