2025-03-14

Motor - Recliner - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13016602 0.78 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2025-03-14: Added steps to perform PROC_OCS1P_SELF-CALIBRATION routine via UI or Toolbox.
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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 lumbar support assembly from the driver's seat back. See Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove and discard the clip that attaches the recliner tube to the frame.
  3. Use a rubber hammer to tap the recliner tube where the clip was located earlier, and then remove the tube from the frame.
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    Note
    The removal of the tube might require several taps with the rubber hammer in order to get the tube out of the seat.
  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the recliner motor to the seat back frame.
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    Note
    Ensure the alignment dowel on the motor is not damaged. Hold the motor in place while removing the fastener so that the dowel is not damaged during removal.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8mm socket
    • 2 in extension
  5. Remove the recliner motor from the frame.

Install

  1. Install the recliner motor onto the seat back frame, and hand-tighten the bolt that attaches the motor to the frame
  2. Install the recliner tube into the seat back frame, through the recliner motor, and to the other side of the frame.
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    Note
    Use the rubber hammer to tap the recliner tube so that the tube extends 16mm out of the seat back frame.
  3. With assistance, install a new clip onto the recliner tube.
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    Note
    Use a 12mm deep socket and rubber hammer to tap the clip onto the recliner tube. Have an assistant use another hammer at the other end of the tube to oppose the tapping.
  4. Tighten the bolt that attaches the recliner motor to the seat back frame.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Ensure the alignment dowel on the motor is not damaged. Hold the motor in place while removing the fastener so that the dowel is not damaged during removal.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8mm socket
    • 2 in extension
  5. Install the lumbar support assembly to the driver's seat back. See Lumbar Support - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  6. 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-CALIBRATIONvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode Plus: Safety & 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-CALIBRATEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode Plus: Low Voltage ➜ Seats ➜ Calibrate routine.
    9. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
  7. 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.