2026-03-20

Motor - Seat Tilt - 1st Row Seat - RH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1301020082 FRT 0.42 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. 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.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Motor - Seat Tilt - 1st Row Seat - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the RH front seat tilt motor to the seat frame
7.5 Nm (5.5 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm deep socket
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the RH front seat tilt motor adjustment arm to the seat assembly
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 socket
 Replace 1109741-00-E

Remove

  1. Remove the RH front seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - No Lumbar - RH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH front seat tilt motor connector.
  3. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the RH front seat tilt motor adjustment arm to the seat assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T40 socket
  4. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the RH front seat tilt motor to the seat frame, and then remove the RH front seat tilt motor from the seat frame.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm deep socket

Install

  1. Position the RH front seat tilt motor to the seat frame for installation.
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    Note
    Hold the tilt motor up and against the seat frame. Ensure the motor alignment pins are visible in the seat frame.
  2. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the RH front seat tilt motor to the seat frame.
    7.5 Nm (5.5 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm deep socket
  3. Install a new bolt that attaches the RH front seat tilt motor adjustment arm to the seat assembly.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T40 socket
  4. Connect the electrical harness to the RH front seat tilt motor connector.
  5. Install the RH front seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - No Lumbar - RH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock
  7. Replacement front seat assemblies and seat cushion frame assemblies are equipped with a newly-designed "mini-tilt" motor, and replacing these parts (or the tilt motor itself) might require a configuration change. Review the configuration information in the table and perform the following substeps if a configuration update is needed.
    Figure 1. Old Tilt Motor
    Figure 2. New Mini Tilt Motor (P/N: 1868276-00-B or newer)
    1. Access the Vehicle Configuration section of the Infotainment Dashboard. See Gateway Configuration (Display and Change).
    2. Update cfg_frontSeattype according to the combination of tilt motors described in the table.
  8. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCRIGHT_SEAT-CALIBRATEvia Service Mode:Low Voltage ➜ Seats ➜ Calibratevia Toolbox:(link)
  9. Exit Service Mode or disconnect the laptop if applicable (see 0005 - Service Modes).