19/03/2024 02:38:45

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

Correction code 13011202 0.60 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 LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2024-03-19: Changed the steps of removing the seat assembly and disconnecting the seat harnesses to steps of tilting the seat backwards, and changed the steps of replacing with single seat track motor to steps of replacing with seat track motor bridge assembly.

Remove

  1. Open the LH doors and lower the LH windows.
  2. Move the 1st row driver seat backward.
  3. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the front of the 1st row LH seat tracks to the floor panel.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx Plus T45 socket
  4. Move the 1st row driver seat forward.
  5. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the 1st row LH seat tracks to the floor panel.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx Plus T45 socket
  6. Remove the LH 1st row seat track front covers. See Cover - Front - Seat Track - 1st Row Seat (Remove and Replace).
  7. Tilt the seat back to gain access to the underside of the driver seat.
  8. Disconnect the driver seat track motor electrical connector.
  9. Release the clip that attaches the driver seat harness to the track bridge.
  10. Release the seat wire harness fixing clip from the bottom of seat.
  11. Release the seat wire harness fixing clip from the vehicle body.
  12. Remove and discard the outboard bolts (x2) that attach the seat track to the seat cushion frame.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T50 socket
  13. Pry up on the bridge track motor tab, and then slide the outboard seat track away to release it from the bridge motor.
  14. Pry up on the tab, and then slide the track motor bridge away from the inboard track to release it.

Install

  1. Install the track motor bridge into the inboard seat track.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The track motor cable is keyed square and must be aligned with inboard track. Turn the cable by hand to align as needed. Slide the track motor bridge into the inboard track until it is fully seated.
  2. Install the outboard seat track to the track motor bridge.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The track motor cable is keyed square and must be aligned with outboard track. Turn the cable by hand to align as needed. Slide the outboard track into the track motor bridge until it is fully seated.
  3. Install new outboard bolts (x2) that attach the seat track to the seat cushion frame.
    23 Nm (17.0 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T50 socket
  4. Connect the driver seat track motor electrical connector.
  5. Fasten the clip that attaches the driver seat harness to the track bridge.
  6. Secure the seat wire harness fixing clip to the bottom of seat.
  7. Secure the seat wire harness fixing clip to the vehicle body.
  8. Reposition the LH front seat onto the LH front seat risers.
  9. Install the LH 1st row seat track front covers. See Cover - Front - Seat Track - 1st Row Seat (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install new bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the 1st row LH seat tracks to the floor panel.
    34 Nm (25.1 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx Plus T45 socket
  11. Move the driver seat rearward.
  12. Install new bolts (x2) that attach the front of the 1st row LH seat tracks to the floor panel.
    34 Nm (25.1 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx Plus T45 socket
  13. Perform a seat calibration. See Seat - 1st Row (Calibration).
  14. Raise the LH windows and close the LH doors.