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Seat Adjuster Replacement - Front



Seat Adjuster Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket) .
2. Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat) .
3. Remove the seat belt bracket on the door side of the seat.
4. Remove the seat belt buckle. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Left Front in Seat Belts.




5. Remove the electrical harness from the power seat motor harness.




6. Remove the electrical harness clip and disconnect the harness retainer from the adjuster bracket.
7. Recline the seat back to the full reclined position.
8. Remove the trim cover J-hooks from the seat front and from the seat sides.




9. Fold back the seat trim and the pad to access the adjuster bolts.
10. Remove the 4 adjuster bolts.




11. Remove the seat adjuster.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the adjuster on the seat frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the adjuster bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Return the seat pad and the trim to the installed position.
4. Install the trim cover J-hooks.




5. Install the electrical harness clip and the retainer on the adjuster bracket.




6. Connect the electrical harness to the seat motor harness.
7. Install the seat belt buckle. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Left Front in Seat Belts.
8. Install the seat belt bracket.
9. Install the seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat) .

Important: Inspect the drive cables. Make sure they are straight between the motors and the adjuster.


10. Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket) .


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