2025-03-12

1st Row Seatback Recliner Tube (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1301020802 FRT 0.70 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.

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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 driver seat assembly. See 1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install)
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    Note
    Protect the seat cushion to avoid damage.
  2. Remove the driver seat lumbar support assembly. See 1st Row Power Lumbar Seatback - LH (Remove and Install).
  3. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Outboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the driver seat inboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Inboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove and discard the clip that attaches the recliner tube to the frame.
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    Note
    Work the clip off of the shaft from different angles. Removal from one angle will not remove the clip fully.
  6. Push the driver seat recliner tube through the seat frame so that a small portion of the tube is visible from the other side. Pull the recliner tube through and away from the frame.
  7. Remove and discard the clip at the other end of the recliner tube.

Install

  1. Use a 12mm deep socket and a rubber hammer to gently tap a new clip (1527040-00-A) to about 6.7mm from one end of the recliner tube.
  2. Push the driver seat recliner tube in from the inboard side of the driver seat assembly, and then push the recliner tube through the seat frame until about 6.7 mm of the tube is visible from the outboard side.
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    Make the metal bumps on the tube engage with the slots of the hole.
  3. With assistance holding the outboard side end of the tube, use a 12mm deep socket and a rubber hammer to tap a new clip (1527040-00-A) onto the inboard side end of the recliner tube.
  4. Install the driver seat outboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Outboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the driver seat inboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Inboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the driver seat lumbar support assembly. See 1st Row Power Lumbar Seatback - LH (Remove and Install).
  7. Install the driver seat assembly. See 1st Row LH Seat Complete (Remove and Install)
  8. Calibrate the seat by using the touchscreen. Tap Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering & Mirrors Calibration > Start, then follow the instructions on the touchscreen, and allow the process to complete.
  9. Move the driver seat to original position.
  10. Raise the LH windows and close the LH doors.