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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Note: This procedure does not remove the headliner from
vehicle; the headliner remains inside the vehicle cabin supported by
the tops of the seats.
Removal
Remove the LH A-pillar trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH A-pillar trim.
Release the LH upper B-pillar trim
NOTE: Entertainment options vary by market region.
The touchscreen displays the Entertainment screen when you choose any of the
following apps:
Theater: Play various video
streaming services (such as Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, etc.) while parked.
Arcade: Want to game? Depending
on the game, you ma