2026-03-25

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

Correction code 130115020.45 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2024-12-10: Added mini-tilt motor configuration information.

Remove

  1. Open LH doors and lower the LH windows.
  2. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    It is not necessary to remove the seat button switches.
  3. Disconnect the LH driver seat seat tilt motor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the driver seat seat tilt motor to the seat assembly.
    7.5 Nm (5.5 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Do not remove the fastener for the adjustment arm.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
  5. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the driver seat 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
  6. Remove the driver seat seat tilt motor from the seat cushion frame.

Install

  1. Position the driver seat seat tilt motor to seat cushion 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 driver seat seat tilt motor to the seat assembly.
    7.5 Nm (5.5 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Do not remove the fastener for the adjustment arm.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
  3. Install a new bolt that attaches the driver seat seat tilt motor adjustment arm to the seat assembly.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T40 socket
  4. Connect the driver seat seat tilt motor electrical connector.
  5. Install the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  6. 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.
  7. Perform a seat calibration. See Seat - 1st Row (Calibration).
  8. Close LH doors and raise the LH windows.