2025-11-27

Motor - Seat Track - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1301020302 FRT 0.48 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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Warning
Seat base edges are sharp and can cause personal injury. Wear cut resistant gloves when removing the seat from the vehicle, and while performing procedures that involve work on or near the seat base.
  • 2025-11-27: Updated the recommended tool from T45 Torx socket to T50 Torx socket and added the seat removal/installation procedure.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Motor - Seat Track - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Outboard bolts (x2) that attach the seat track to the seat cushion frame
38 Nm (28.0 lbs-ft)
  • SKT, 3/8" DR, HEX BIT, T50 TORX
 Replace 1660192-00-A

Remove

  1. Remove the LH front seat from the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Rotate the front seat to access the underside.
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    Note
    Protect the seat cushion from damage.
  3. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH seat track motor connector.
  4. With assistance, remove the harness clips (x3) from the seat track motor bridge assembly.
  5. Remove and discard the outboard bolts (x2) that attach the seat track to the seat cushion frame.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • SKT, 3/8" DR, HEX BIT, T50 TORX
  6. With assistance, release the outboard seat track from the track motor bridge.
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    Note
    Pry up on the track motor bridge tab and slide the outboard seat track away to release.
  7. With assistance, release the track motor bridge from the inboard seat track.
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    Note
    Pry up on the track motor bridge tab and slide the track motor bridge away from the inboard track.

Install

  1. With assistance, install the LH front seat track motor bridge assembly to the inboard seat track.
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    The track motor cable is keyed square and must be aligned with the inboard track. Turn the cable by hand to align as needed. Slide the track motor bridge into the inboard track till it is fully and securely seated.
  2. Install the outboard seat track to the LH front seat track motor bridge assembly.
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    Note
    The track motor cable is keyed square and must be aligned with the inboard track. Turn the cable by hand to align as needed. Slide the track motor bridge into the inboard track till it is fully and securely seated.
  3. Connect the track motor electrical connector.
  4. With assistance, install the harness clips (x3) to the LH front seat track motor bridge assembly.
  5. Install new outboard bolts (x2) that attach the seat track to the seat cushion frame.
    38 Nm (28.0 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • SKT, 3/8" DR, HEX BIT, T50 TORX
  6. Install the LH front seat to the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Place the vehicle in Service Mode by using the touchscreen. See Service Mode.
  8. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
  9. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCLEFT_SEAT-CALIBRATEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode Plus: Low Voltage ➜ Seats ➜ Calibrate
  10. Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.