2026-03-24

Motor - Seat Tilt - Front Passenger Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13013502 FRT 0.60 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.

  • 2026-03-24: Released new procedure.
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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.

Remove

  1. Remove the 1st row RH seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Maneuver the 1st row RH seat to gain access to the underside.
  3. Disconnect the electrical harness from the 1st row RH seat tilt motor connector.
  4. Remove the bolts that attach the 1st row RH seat tilt motor to the seat frame.
  5. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the 1st row RH seat tilt motor adjustment arm to the seat cushion tilt tube bracket, and then remove the 1st row RH seat tilt motor from the seat frame.

Install

  1. Install the 1st row RH seat tilt motor to the seat frame.
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    Note
    Hold the motor up and against the seat frame, and ensure the motor alignment pins are visible.
  2. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the 1st row RH seat tilt motor to the seat frame.
    7.5 Nm (5.5 lbs-ft)
  3. Install a new bolt (P/N: 1109741-00-E or newer) that attaches the 1st row RH seat tilt motor adjustment arm to the seat cushion tilt tube bracket.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  4. Connect the electrical harness to the 1st row RH seat tilt motor connector.
  5. Position the 1st row RH seat assembly in the upright position.
  6. Install the 1st row RH seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See
  8. 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.
  9. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCRIGHT_SEAT-CALIBRATEvia Service Mode Plus:Low Voltage ➜ Seats ➜ Calibratevia Toolbox:(link)
  10. Exit Service Mode or disconnect the laptop if applicable (see 0005 - Service Modes).