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Seat Adjuster Mechanism Replacement - Power



Seat Adjuster Mechanism Replacement - Power

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the seat back recliner handle.
3. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel.
4. Remove the switch bezel.




5. Unclip the front, rear, and side J-strips (1, 2) on the underside of the seat.




6. Remove the 2 push pins (1) securing the seat cushion spacer (2) to the seat adjuster.




7. Remove the 2 bolts (1) securing the seat recliner to the seat adjuster.
8. Remove the seat back and recliner assemblies from the seat adjuster.




9. Disconnect the harness (3) from the seat position sensor (1).
10. Remove the 2 nuts (2) securing the seat position switch (1) to the seat adjuster.




11. Remove the seat harness connectors (2) from the power seat adjuster (1).
12. Remove the seat harness from the seat adjuster assembly.




13. Disconnect the seat belt buckle electrical connector.
14. Remove the bolt (2) securing the seat belt buckle assembly (1) to the seat adjuster.
15. Remove the seat cushion cover and foam.




16. Remove the 4 nuts (1) securing the seat cushion frame to the seat adjusters.
17. Remove the power seat adjuster.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the seat cushion spacer (2) to the seat adjuster with the 2 push pins (1).




2. Install the seat harness connectors (2) to the power seat adjuster (1).






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the seat position switch (1) to the seat adjuster with 2 nuts (2).

Tighten the seat position switch nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Connect the wiring harness (3) to the seat position switch (1).




5. Install the power seat adjuster to the seat cushion frame with 4 nuts (1).

Tighten the seat cushion frame mounting nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).




6. Install the seat cushion foam pad and cover to the frame.
7. Install the seat belt buckle assembly (1) through the seat cushion pad.
8. Install the seat belt buckle assembly (1) to the seat adjuster with the bolt (2).

Tighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

9. Connect the seat belt buckle electrical connector (1).
10. Position the seat back assembly on the seat cushion assembly.




11. Install the 2 bolts (1) securing the seat back and recliner assemblies to the seat adjuster.




12. Install the front, rear, and side J-strips (1, 2) to the underside of the seat.
13. Install the switch bezel.
14. Install the seat cushion outer trim panel.
15. Install the seat back recliner handle.
16. Install the seat in the vehicle.