2026-02-02

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

Correction code 13011602 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. 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.
  • 2026-02-02: Updated the torque of the seat height motor bolts from T40 to T45/T50.
  • 2023-05-03: Added step for front passenger seat calibration and OCS calibration.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Motor - Seat Height - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Rear bolt that secures the LH seat height motor
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T45 socket
Replace 1106615-00-C
Front bolt that secures the LH seat height motor
23 Nm (17.0 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T50 socket
Replace 1109796-00-C

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. With assistance, place the driver seat on its back on a protected surface.
  4. Disconnect the height motor electrical connector.
  5. Remove and discard the rear bolt that secures the LH seat height motor.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T45 socket
  6. Remove and discard the front bolt that secures the LH seat height motor, and then remove the motor from the assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T50 socket

Install

  1. Install the driver seat height motor to the seat frame, and then install a new front bolt that secures the LH seat height motor.
    23 Nm (17.0 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Make sure the under seat harnesses are clear.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T50 socket
  2. Install a new rear bolt that secures the LH seat height motor.
    18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T45 socket
  3. Connect the height motor electrical connector.
  4. Install the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  6. If servicing the front passenger seat in a North American vehicle:
    1. Remove all objects from the front passenger seat before beginning calibration.
    2. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (Vehicle Icon) > Software and check the vehicle firmware version. If the vehicle firmware is 2023.2.11 or newer, perform a software reinstall. See Software Reinstall - Touchscreen. If the vehicle firmware is not 2023.2.11 or newer, update the vehicle firmware. See Software Update.
    3. Locally connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox (Connect and Disconnect).
    4. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
    5. In Toolbox, click on the Actions tab, and then search for "OCS".
    6. Run the PROC_OCS1P_SELF-CALIBRATIONvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode Plus: Safety & Restraints ➜ Seats ➜ OCS1P Self Capacitance Calibration routine.
    7. Click on the Actions tab, and then search for "Seat calibration".
    8. Run the PROC_VCRIGHT_SEAT-CALIBRATEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode Plus: Low Voltage ➜ Seats ➜ Calibrate routine.
    9. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
  7. On the laptop, tap Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering & Mirrors Calibration > START to calibrate the seat.