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Tesla Model S: Motor - Seat Height - Driver's Seat (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Seats / Motor - Seat Height - Driver's Seat (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Power the seat fully upward, away from the floor.
  2. Remove the driver's seat outer side cover (refer to procedure).
  3. Disconnect the seat height motor connector and harness.
  4. Remove the outboard nuts (x3) that secure the seat height motor to the seat (torque 8 Nm).

    Motor - Seat Height - Driver's Seat (Remove and Replace)

  5. Remove the inboard screw that secures the seat height motor to the seat frame (torque 12 Nm).

    Motor - Seat Height - Driver's Seat (Remove and Replace)

  6. Remove the seat height motor.
Installation Installation procedure is the reverse of removal. Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.

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