2026-08-09

Tube - Recliner - Front Seat (Model YL) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13010200302 FRT 0.72 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated 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 you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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 Seat- LH (Remove and Install)
  2. Remove the driver seat back panel. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver Seat (Model YL) (Remove and Replace).
    Note
    During removal, certain steps require extra care. See the animation(s) for detailed guidance.
  3. Remove the driver seat inboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Model YL) (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Model YL / Model Y Performance) (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove and discard the clip that attaches the recliner tube to the frame.
    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 6mm 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 6mm of the tube is visible from the outboard side.
  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 inboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Model YL) (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the driver seat outboard side shield carrier. See Carrier - Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Model YL / Model Y Performance) (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the driver seat back panel. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver Seat (Model YL) (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the driver seat assembly. See 1st Row Seat- LH (Remove and Install)