Tesla Model S: Frame - Seat Base - 2nd Row Cushion (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the seat cushion (refer to procedure).
- Remove the LH rear seat back rest assembly (refer to procedure).
- Remove the RH rear seat back rest assembly (refer to procedure).
- If the vehicle is equipped with the Subzero Weather package,
disconnect the 2 seat heater harness connections on the LH side of
the vehicle and the 1 seat heater harness connection on the RH side
of the vehicle.
- Dual Motor vehicles only: Release the fasteners
(x4) that secure the inline fuse bracket to the seat frame (torque 5
Nm).
- Remove the bolts (x8) that secure the seat frame to the body
(torque 26 Nm).
Tip: If the seat frame is being removed for access, it might
not be necessary to remove it from the vehicle. Instead, lift up on
the frame and temporarily secure it to the 2nd row seat backrest.
- Remove all clips that secure cables to the 2nd row seat frame.
Ensure that all cables are reattached to the seat frame upon
reinstallation.
Caution: Do not damage any cables.
Caution: Protect the surrounding interior trim before
removing the 2nd row seat frame in the next step.
Caution: When removing the 2nd row seat frame in the
next step, do not permit the seat belt buckles to catch on
the HV cables.
- Lift up on the front end of the frame to release it from the
body.
Caution: Do not allow the seat belt buckles to catch
on the HV cables.
Caution: Do not damage any of the surrounding trim.
- Remove the seat frame from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Caution: Ensure that all clips are correctly
reattached to the frame.
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Removal
Remove the 2nd row back rest assembly (refer to procedure).
Dual Motor vehicles only: Release the fasteners
(x4) that secure the inline fuse bracket to the seat frame (torque
Removal
Remove Rear LH seat back rest assembly and remove Pivot lock
from outboard side of assembly (refer to procedure)
Release and remove latch cover from seat back.
Removal
Remove Rear RH seat back rest assembly and remove Pivot lock
from outboard side of assembly (refer to procedure)
Release and remove latch cover from seat back.
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Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer
Removal
Remove the active suspension ECU (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH center console closeout extension (refer to
procedure).
Remove the RH footwell cover (refer to procedure).
Place a rag under the HVAC drain hose to catch any remaining
fluid.
Twist the hose