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Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement

Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement

8-Way Power Seat

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

NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend the cable.
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove these items:
- Lumbar support knob
- Back panel

2. Release the hook strips on the inside of the seat-back.




3. Remove the screws securing the lumbar support actuator (A).




4. Release the hook of the yoke wire (A) from the top of the basket (B) to loosen the lumbar support cable (C), then disconnect it.




5. Release the wire tie (A), then remove the lumbar support cable (B) and actuator (C) as an assembly.




6. Disconnect the lumbar support cable (A) from the lumbar support actuator (B).




7. Remove the lumbar support (A)
1. Release the clamp (B) fastening the recline motor harness to the lower spring (C).
2. Release both lower springs (C) from inside the seat-back.
3. Release the lumbar support from both upper springs (D).

8. Install the lumbar support in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the cable is connected securely.
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook strips.
- Replace the back panel clips with new ones.