Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement

Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement

4-door Passenger's Seat (4-way Power Seat)

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the seat-back cover and pad.
3. Disconnect and detach the lumbar support motor connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).






4. Release the push nut (A) from the motor side end of the connecting rod (B), gently tap on the motor side of the connecting rod to remove it from the recline motor (C) and both recline adjusters (D).






5. Remove the rod cover (E) and the collars (F).
6. Remove the bolt, then remove the recline motor (A).






7. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Calibrate the ODS unit.
- Replace the push nut with a new one. Make sure the push nut is installed correctly.
- Make sure the lumbar support motor connector is plugged in properly, and push the harness clip into place securely.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the mounting bolt before reinstallation.