Power

SEAT RECLINER - POWER

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas ignorant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
- Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system is being serviced, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be depowered.
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Install a new power seat recliner assembly as a unit. Repair of the power seat recliner assembly components is not acceptable and should not be attempted.

1. Position the seat to gain access to the fasteners.
2. Depower the SRS.
3. Remove the affected seat.







4. Release the J-clip. Pull the lower corner up.







5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.







6. CAUTION: When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.

NOTE: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats with side air bags cannot be repaired. The front seat backrest trim covers are to be installed new. Cleaning is permissible.

Remove the seat backrest trim panel.
1 Carefully fold the seat backrest cover panel to release the tension on the lower J-hooks.
2 Slide the seat backrest cover down to release the upper J-hooks.







7. Release the J-clips.







8. Pull the seat cover back up. Remove the bolts.







9. Remove the bolts.
10. Remove the recliner assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the recliner assembly.







2. Install the bolts.







3. Install the bolts.







4. Fasten the J-clips.







5. CAUTION: When installing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.

Install the seat backrest trim panel.
1 Slide the seat backrest cover up into upper J-hooks.
2 Carefully fold the seat backrest cover panel to install the lower J-hooks on retainers.







6. Connect the electrical connectors.
7. Position the seat cushion cover. Fasten the J-clips.
8. Install the affected seat.
9. Repower the SRS.