Tesla Model S: Frame - Seat Base - 2nd Row - Executive (Remove and Replace)
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 5
Nm).
- On each side of the vehicle, release the outboard bolt that
secures the frame to the body (torque 26 Nm).
- On each side of the vehicle, release the inboard bolt that
secures the frame to the body (torque 26 Nm).
- On each side of the vehicle, release the edge clip that secures
the HV cables to the frame.
- On the LH side of the vehicle, disconnect the low voltage
harness.
- Remove the frame from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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.
Removal
Remove the passenger's seat assembly (refer to procedure).
Place the seat on a clean work surface.
Remove the screws (x2) that secure the inner side cover to the
seat (tor
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Tesla Motors provides service for Model S only in countries where it has a
service presence. Service centers accept all incoming Model S vehicles,
regardless of where they were purchased. However, the warranty for a
particular vehicle is only valid in the region where it was originally
purch
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the low pressure temperature transducer connector.
Remove the bolt that secures the low pressure pipe to the
compressor (torque 15 Nm).