Tesla Model S: Motor - Seat Height - Driver's Seat (Remove and Replace)
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.
- Remove the outboard nuts (x3) that secure the seat height motor
to the seat (torque 8 Nm).
- Remove the inboard screw that secures the seat height motor to
the seat frame (torque 12 Nm).
- Remove the seat height motor.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Assembly - Lumbar Support - Back Rest - Driver's Seat (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Note: The lumbar support assembly is not serviceable
separately.
Remove seat back rest assembly (refer to procedure)
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Motor - Recliner - Back Rest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Note: The recliner motor is not serviceable
separately.
Remove seat back rest assembly (refer to procedure)
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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).
Removal
Note the customer's seating profile.
Position the vehicle to provide good access to the driver's
seat.
Power the seat fully rearward for access.
Release the clips (x4)
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Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressurize the air suspension (refer to procedure).
Access the solenoid.
For vehicles manufactured before November 2014, remove the
front aero shield (refer to procedure).
For vehicles manufac
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to external conditions that include:
Missing or faded lane markers
Narrow or winding roads
Poor visibility due to rain, snow, fog, or other weather conditions
Extremely hot or cold temperatures
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