Tesla Model 3: Foam - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Install

Install

1. Install the driver side airbag into the pocket within the seatback cover.

Note: Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs extend out of the holes of the pocket.

2. Install the backrest foam down onto the seat back frame, and then install the bottom of the foam into the frame.

3. Fasten the clips that attach the backrest foam to the seat back frame

Note: Fasten the clips at the top and work down.

4. Install the seat heater connectors to the seat underside, and then fasten the clips that attach the connectors to the seat underside.

5. Connect the electrical harness to the seat heater connectors.

6. Install the electrical harness to the seat frame, and then fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the seat frame.

7. Connect the electrical harness to the lumbar pump connector.

8. Connect the electrical harness to the ECU connector.

9. Connect the electrical harness to the recliner motor connector.

10. Install the side airbag to the seat frame, and then install new nuts to attach the airbag to the frame.   Torque 5.4 Nm

11. Connect the electrical harness to the side airbag connector.

12. Fasten the clips that attach the outboard side of the seat back cover to the seat back frame.
13. Hook the upper flaps that cover the LH and RH lower corners of the seat back frame.
14. Hook the lower flaps that cover the LH and RH lower corners of the seat back frame.
15. Install the seat back shell to the seat. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace).

16. Install the inner side shield to the seat, and then fasten the clips that attach the shield to the seat.
17. Install the side outer cover to the driver seat. See Cover - Outer Side - Driver Seat (Remove and Install).
18. Install the driver headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
19. Install the driver seat. See Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).

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