Tesla Model S: Motor - Seat Tilt - Driver's Seat (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the driver's seat (refer to procedure).
- Place the seat on a clean work surface.
- Remove the screw that secures the inner side cover to the seat
(torque 1 Nm).
- Carefully release the inner side cover from the retaining
bracket.
- Release the clip that secures the seat harness to the cover.
- Remove the inner side cover.
- Disconnect the seat tilt motor connector and harness.
- Remove the outboard nuts (x3) that secure the seat tilt motor to
the seat (torque 8 Nm).
- Remove the inboard screw that secures the seat tilt motor to the
seat frame (torque 12 Nm).
- Remove the seat tilt motor.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
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Removal
Power the seat fully upward, away from the floor.
Remove the driver's seat outer side cover (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the seat height motor connector and harness.
Removal
Remove driver seat outer side cover (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x3) securing lumbar adjust switch to cover
(torque 1 Nm).
Removal
Remove driver seat outer side cover (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x4) securing back rest and cushion adjust switch
to cover (torque 1 Nm).
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WARNING: Properly functioning braking systems
are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a
problem with the brake pedal, brake calipers, or
any component of a Model S braking system,
contact Tesla immediately.
Model S has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that
prevents the wheels f
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1049633-00-A
Ride Height Measuring Tool
Setup
Use Toolbox to verify that the "Whe