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

Tesla Model 3 2017-2024 Service Manual / Seats / Front Seat Covers Pads and Trims / Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) / Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Install

Install

  1. Install the seat cushion foam to the seat cushion frame, and then fasten the clips (x3) that attach the foam to the frame at the outboard and inboard sides, and at the front.

Note: Make sure that the seat heater connector and seat occupied sensor assembly passes through the seat suspension or frame.

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

  1. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the seat cushion foam to the seat suspension.

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

  1. Install the seat occupied sensor to the seat underside, and then fasten the clip that attaches the sensor to the seat underside.

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

  1. Connect the electrical harness to the seat occupied sensor connector.

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

  1. Install the seat back to the seat cushion, and then install new bolts (x4) to attach the seat back to the cushion.   Torque 43 Nm
  2. Install the seatbelt buckle. See Buckle - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  1. Install the seat heater connectors to the seat underside, and then fasten the clips that attach the connectors to the seat underside.

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

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

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

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

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

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

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

  1. Connect the electrical harness to the ECU connector.

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

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

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

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

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

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

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Install

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

Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)-Install

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

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     2nd Row Seat Covers Pads and Trims

     Cover - Seat Back - 2nd Row Seat - RH (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace). Remove the RH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove an

     Cup Holder - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Open the RH rear door. Fold down the armrest. Use a plastic trim tool to release the cup holder from the locking tabs. Lift up on the cup holder and remove it from the vehicle

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     Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace)

    DRAFT Warning: This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components Remove Remove

     Harness - 12V Battery Ground-Remove

    Remove Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace). Remove and discard the nut that attaches the front harness ground wire to the 12V battery ground harness, and remove the wire from the harness. Remove the 12V auxiliary battery. See Battery - 12V (Remove

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