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Power Seat Motor: Testing and Inspection

Motor Test

1. Remove the driver's seat.




2. Remove the adjustment switch cover (A) by removing the three screws.
3. Disconnect the 6P connectors from the adjustment switch (B).

Recline Motor:




Slide Motor:




Front Up-down Motor:




Rear Up-down Motor:




4. Test the motor. When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.
5. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, check for an open in the power seat wire harness between the 6P connector and the 2P connectors. If the harness is OK, replace the motor.