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

Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Seats / Motor - Seat Tilt - Driver's Seat (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Remove the driver's seat (refer to procedure).
  2. Place the seat on a clean work surface.
  3. Remove the screw that secures the inner side cover to the seat (torque 1 Nm).

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

  4. Carefully release the inner side cover from the retaining bracket.
  5. Release the clip that secures the seat harness to the cover.
  6. Remove the inner side cover.
  7. Disconnect the seat tilt motor connector and harness.
  8. Remove the outboard nuts (x3) that secure the seat tilt motor to the seat (torque 8 Nm).

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

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

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

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

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