Tesla Model S: Seat Assembly - Driver's (Remove and Install)
Removal
- Note the customer's seating profile.
- Position the vehicle to provide good access to the driver's
seat.
- Power the seat fully rearward for access.
- Release the clips (x4) and remove the outer seat track cover.
- Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that secure both seat tracks
to the floor panel (torque inboard bolt 34 Nm, outboard bolt 17 Nm).
- Power the seat fully forward for access.
- Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that secure both seat tracks
to the floor panel (torque inboard bolt 34 Nm, outboard bolt 17 Nm).
- Adjust the position of the seat for easy removal:
- Power the seat to the middle of the seat tracks.
- Position the seat backing so that it is in the most upright
position.
- Power the seat fully downward towards the floor.
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
Caution: Ensure that the first responder loop has been
disconnected for at least 2 minutes.
- Release the clips that secure the connectors, then disconnect
the seat connectors and harnesses (x3).
- With assistance, remove the seat from the vehicle.
Caution: To avoid damage when moving or rotating the
seat, hold the base with one hand and the back with the
other. Have an assistant hold the other side in the same
manner.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Restore the seating profile.
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Removal
Remove the 2nd row center console assembly, if installed (refer
to procedure).
Gently lift up the LH side of the 2nd row seat bottom cushion to
expose the grommet tower.
Removal
Remove the 2nd row center console (refer to procedure).
Use both hands to firmly pull up on the front of the cushion to
release the 2 clips that secure it to the frame. Do not
Removal
Remove rear seat base cushion for access (refer to procedure)
Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt to the 2nd row seat
base frame (torque 40 Nm).
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Remove the 'C' post LH rear trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the 'C' post LH upper trim (refer to procedure).
Fold the 2nd row seat backrests all the way forward.
Remove the LH rear seat side bolster (refer to procedure).
Release the clips that secure the 'C' post m
Removal
Remove the front fascia (refer to procedure).
Remove the radar sensor gasket.
Note: The flaps on each side of the radar sensor
gasket are secured by double-sided tape.
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