Tesla Model S: Cover - Outer Side - Driver's Seat (Remove and Install)
Removal
- Open both driver's side doors.
- Power the seat height adjust fully upwards for access.
- Remove the screw that secures the outer side cover to the seat
(torque 1 Nm).
- Carefully release the outer side cover from the retaining
bracket.
- Reposition the outer side cover and disconnect the seat control
switch connectors and harnesses (x3).
- Release the clips (x3) that secure the seat harness to the
cover.
- Remove the outer side cover assembly.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Cover - Outer Side - Driver's Seat (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the driver's seat outer cover (refer to procedure).
- Remove the seat height adjust switch (refer to procedure).
- Remove the back rest and cushion adjust switch (refer to
procedure).
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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
Installation
Install new fir tree clips (x4) into the new seat back:
Position the fir tree clip into the bracket.
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Removal
Remove LH pivot lock (refer to procedure)
Release and remove latch cover from seat back.
Carefully release cover from seat back frame.
Remove bolts (x2) securing latch to seat frame (torque 24 Nm).
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In addition to having mirrors fold automatically
whenever you park Model S, you can fold (and unfold)
mirrors anytime your driving speed is less than 31 mph
(50 km/h). This is useful for parking in tight spaces. To
do so, touch Controls > Fold Mirrors.
When you fold mirrors, a Location Saved