2025-03-12

SECOND ROW RECLINER MOTOR - RIGHT HAND - 40P (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1305031202 FRT 0.40 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Remove

  1. Remove RH seat assembly from vehicle. See 2ND ROW SEAT 5 SEATER - 40 (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove RH seat back assembly from seat rail. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove RH seat harness from RH seat back shell.
  4. Remove RH seat B - cover inboard outer.
  5. Remove RH seat B - cover inboard inner.
  6. Remove RH seat B - cover outboard inner.
  7. Remove RH seat B - cover outboard outer.
  8. Remove bolt securing recliner motor to seat back frame.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T30 socket
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    Note
    Ensure the alignment dowel on the motor is not damaged and hold the motor in place while removing the fastener so the dowel does not get broken off.
  9. Remove and discard push nut securing recliner tube to seat back frame.
  10. Remove the recliner tube from seat back frame.
  11. Remove recliner motor from recliner tube.

Install

  1. Install recliner motor to recliner tube.
  2. Install the recliner tube into seat back frame.
  3. Install bolt securing recliner motor to seat back frame.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T30 socket
  4. Install new push nut securing recliner tube to seat back frame.
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    Part number for the push nut: 1948907-00-A
  5. Install 40 seat B - cover outboard outer.
  6. Install 40 seat B - cover outboard inner.
  7. Install 40 seat B - cover inboard inner.
  8. Install 40 seat B - cover inboard outer.
  9. Install 40 seat harness to RH seat back shell.
  10. Install RH seat back assembly to seat rail. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install RH seat assembly to vehicle. See 2ND ROW SEAT 5 SEATER - 40 (Remove and Replace).
  12. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  13. In Toolbox, click on the Actions tab, and then search for "Recline".
  14. Click PROC_VCRIGHT_X_2R-SEAT-RECLINE-CALIBRATION, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  15. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
  16. Exit Service Mode Plus. SeeService Mode Plus.
  17. Raise all windows and close all four doors.