Tesla Model S: Cover - Back Rest - Driver's Seat (Remove and Install)
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Cover - Back Rest - Driver's Seat (Remove)
Removal
Prepare a padded work area
Remove the driver's seat assembly (refer to procedure). With an
assistant, place the seat onto a padded work area so that the
plastic seat back
Cover - Back Rest - Driver's Seat (Install)
Installation
Install new fir tree clips (x4) into the new seat back:
Position the fir tree clip into the bracket.
Trim - Cushion
Trim - Cushion - Driver's Seat (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Note: This component cannot be serviced individually. To
service this component, perform the following:
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Approved Methods for Transporting
A flatbed truck or comparable transport vehicle is the
recommended method of transporting Model S. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a flatbed.
If Model S must be transported without a flatbed truck,
then wheel lifts and dollies must be used to ensure that
all four wheels are off
Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model S is moving and your foot is off the
accelerator, regenerative braking slows down the vehicle
and feeds any surplus power back to the Battery. By
anticipating your stops and reducing or removing
pressure from the accelerator pedal to slow down, you
can take advantage of regenerat
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