24/07/2023 17:05:59

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

Correction code 13011502 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 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.
  • 2023-05-23: Added note and additional step for front passenger seats.
  • 2023-05-03: Added step for front passenger seat calibration and OCS calibration.

Remove

  1. Remove the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    This step is not necessary if performing this procedure for the front passenger seat.
  3. Disconnect the electrical harness from the driver seat tilt motor connector.
  4. If performing this procedure for the front passenger seat: Release the clips (x2) that attach the RH front seat belt buckle harness to the seat cushion frame.
  5. Remove the bolts that attach the driver seat tilt motor to the seat frame.
  6. Remove the bolt that attaches the driver seat tilt motor adjustment arm to the seat cushion tilt tube bracket, and then remove the driver seat tilt motor from the seat frame.

Install

  1. Install the driver seat tilt motor to the seat frame, and then install the bolt that attaches the driver seat tilt motor adjustment arm to the seat cushion tilt tube bracket.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  2. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the driver seat tilt motor to the seat frame.
    7.5 Nm (5.5 lbs-ft)
  3. If removed, install the clips (x2) that attach the RH front seat belt buckle harness to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Connect the electrical harness to the driver seat tilt motor connector.
  5. If removed, install the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. If servicing the front passenger seat in a North American vehicle:
    1. Remove all objects from the front passenger seat before beginning calibration.
    2. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (Vehicle Icon) > Software and check the vehicle firmware version. If the vehicle firmware is 2023.2.11 or newer, perform a software reinstall. See Software Reinstall - Touchscreen. If the vehicle firmware is not 2023.2.11 or newer, update the vehicle firmware. See Software Update.
    3. Locally connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
    4. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
    5. In Toolbox, click on the Actions tab, and then search for "OCS".
    6. Run the PROC_OCS1P_SELF-CALIBRATIONSearch for routine in ToolboxSafety & Restraints / Seats - OCS1P Self Capacitance Calibration routine.
    7. Click on the Actions tab, and then search for "Seat calibration".
    8. Run the PROC_VCRIGHT_SEAT-CALIBRATESearch for routine in Toolbox routine.
    9. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
  8. Calibrate the driver seat:
    1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
    2. In Toolbox, click on the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then search for "Calibration".
    3. Click Left Seat Calibration, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
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      CAUTION
      Make sure that nothing is on the seat during the calibration routine.
    4. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.