Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement
Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement8-Way Power Seat
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the seat-back cover/pad from the seat-back frame.
3. Remove the recline motor (A):
-1 Release the push nut (B) from the motor side end of the connecting rod (C).
-2 Gently tap on the motor side of the connecting rod to remove it from the recline motor and both recline adjusters (D).
-3 Remove the rod cover (E).
-4 Remove the bolt, then remove the recline motor.
4. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace the push nut with a new one. Make sure the push nut is installed correctly.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the motor mounting bolt before reinstallation.