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Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat 8-Way Power)

Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat 8-Way Power)



Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

1. SIR disabling and enabling. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

3. Remove driver or passenger seat replacement. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (8-Way-Power) Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (2/4/6-Way Hybrid, 6-Way Hybrid Sport) .

4. Remove driver or passenger seat adjuster handle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Handle Replacement (2/4/6-Way Hybrid, 6-Way Hybrid Sport) .

5. Remove driver or passenger seat adjuster finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Finish Cover Replacement (4/6-Way Hybrid, 6-Way Hybrid Sport) Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Finish Cover Replacement (8-Way Power) Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Finish Cover Replacement (Lower 8-Way Power) .

6. Remove driver or passenger seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (8-Way-Power) Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (2/4/6-Way Hybrid, 6-Way Hybrid Sport) .

7. Remove front seat head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement (2/4/6-Way Hybrid, 6-Way Hybrid Sport) Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement (8-Way Power) .

8. Remove front seat head restraint guide bezel. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Bezel Replacement (2/4/6-Way Hybrid, 6-Way Hybrid Sport) Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Bezel Replacement (8-Way Power) .

9. Remove front seat back cushion pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement (8-Way-Power) Front Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement (2/4/6-Way Hybrid, 6-Way Hybrid Sport) .

10. Remove front seat head restraint adjust rod guide. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Adjust Rod Guide Replacement (8-Way-Power) Front Seat Head Restraint Adjust Rod Guide Replacement (2/4/6-Way Hybrid, 6-Way Hybrid Sport) .


1

Front Seat Recliner Rod Jam Nut

Note

Replace with new rod jam nut.


2

Recliner Rod

Procedure

Gently tap the recliner rod outward until the rod is free of the recliner motor.

3

Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Fastener

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.

Tighten

6 Nm (53 lb in)

4

Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor