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
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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).
SEE MORE:
The instrument panel changes depending on whether Model S is:
Off or Parked (shown below)
Driving
Charging
When Model S is off or Parked, the instrument panel shows remaining estimated
range, vehicle status, and outside
temperature.
When the car is off and you initially press the brake, in
General
Always replace locking devices with ones of the same design.
Caution: Do not use impact tools on fasteners that are
threaded into aluminum components.
Locking tabs and washers
Always inspect locking tabs and washers. Do not reuse if damaged.
Pipe and hose unions
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