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Pinpoint Test R: The Seat Will Not Kneel/Stand - Second Row 60/40 E-Z Entry Seat




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Pinpoint Test R: The Seat Will Not Kneel/Stand - Second Row 60/40 E-Z Entry Seat

Normal Operation

When the recliner handle is turned, it releases the outboard recliner. This also turns a gear drive in the outboard recliner, resulting in the recliner release shaft turning in the opposite direction of the recliner handle. When the recliner release shaft is turned, it releases the inboard recliner. This allows the backrest to fold down.

When the backrest is down, there are 2 safeties that prevent the backrest from being positioned upright (vertical) under 2 different conditions. The first condition is if the latch feet are not completely latched around the mounting plate strikers. When this happens, the cable attached to the latch feet assembly outboard latch foot holds the outboard recliner outer lock out lever back, engaging the safety, preventing the backrest from being positioned upright (vertical) and locking in position. The second condition is if the kneeling mechanism is not completely locked in the standing (upright) position. When this happens, the cable attached to the kneeling mechanism inboard leg lever holds the outboard recliner inner lock out lever back, engaging the safety, preventing the backrest from being positioned upright (vertical).

If the backrest is not folded forward and all the way down, the seat will not kneel or go up into the E-Z entry position. The backrest cannot be returned to the upright (vertical) position until the kneeling mechanism is returned to the standing (upright) position and the latch feet assembly is latched to the mounting plate strikers.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Kneeling mechanism release handle and cable
- Kneeling mechanism



PINPOINT TEST R: THE SEAT WILL NOT KNEEL/STAND - SECOND ROW 60/40 E-Z ENTRY SEAT

NOTE: Carry out this pinpoint test with the seat in vehicle and all fasteners tightened to specification.

NOTE: The backrest must function correctly before any further testing of the seat can be done.

NOTE: To kneel the seat, the backrest must be folded forward and all the way down. Remove anything between the backrest and cushion.

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R1 CHECK THE BACKREST FUNCTION


- Cycle the backrest.
- Lower the head restraint by pulling on the strap.
- Turn the recliner handle or pull the third row occupant release strap and fold the backrest forward and down until it lays flat.
- Return the seat backrest to the upright (vertical) position. Make sure the seat backrest is locked in position.
- Does the backrest fold forward and down and can it be returned to lock in the upright (vertical) position?

Yes
If the backrest functions correctly, GO to R2.

No
If the backrest does not function correctly, Go To Pinpoint Test P. Pinpoint Test P: The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down/Fold Upright - Second Row 60 Percent Or 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat

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R2 CHECK THE KNEELING MECHANISM FUNCTION


- NOTE: Remove anything between the backrest and cushion. If the backrest is not down all the way, the safety may not disengage to allow the kneeling mechanism to kneel when the release handle in the backrest is actuated.
- Turn the recliner handle and fold the backrest forward and down.
- Using moderate force, being careful not to break the handle, lift the kneeling mechanism release handle in the back of the backrest and moderately push the seat forward and down into the kneel position.
- Lift from the bottom of the cushion frame with moderate force and pivot the seat up and toward the rear of the vehicle, rotating the seat rearward until an audible click is heard, locking the kneeling mechanism in a standing (upright) position. Make sure the kneeling mechanism is locked in position by pushing the seat forward and down.
- If possible, repeat Steps 2 and 3, making sure the function of the seat is repeatable.
- Did the legs of the kneeling mechanism pivot down and kneel and return to lock in the standing (upright) position?

Yes
Explain to the customer that the backrest must be all the way down and nothing can be between the cushion and backrest before the kneeling mechanism will pivot down and kneel.

No
If the legs of the kneeling mechanism did not pivot down and kneel, GO to R3.

If the legs of the kneeling mechanism did not return to lock in the standing (upright) position, GO to R5.

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R3 CHECK CABLE END AND PULLEY CONNECTION LOCATION


- Release the cushion trim cover hook-and-loop strip at the front of the cushion to aide removal of the kneeling mechanism leg covers.
- Remove the kneeling mechanism outboard leg inner and outer cover.




- The cable end and pulley connection location must be at approximately the 5 o'clock position.




- Is the cable end and pulley connection point clocked at approximately the 5 o'clock position?

Yes
GO to R4.

No
INSTALL a new kneeling mechanism release handle and cable. CHECK the seat for correct operation.

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R4 CHECK THE KNEELING MECHANISM


- Remove the latch feet retracting link-to-kneeling mechanism bolt and separate the retracting link from the kneeling mechanism.




- Remove the kneeling mechanism inboard leg inner and outer covers.




- Using moderate force, being careful not to break the handle, lift the kneeling mechanism release handle and monitor that the pivots at the kneeling mechanism inboard and outboard legs are moving at the same time (movement must be synchronized and simultaneous). There must not be any play (wasted movement) from when the kneeling mechanism release handle is lifted to when the cable moves the pulley and lever on the kneeling mechanism outboard leg and transfers that movement through the cross rod to the lever on the kneeling mechanism inboard leg.




- When the kneeling mechanism release handle was actuated, did the cable move the pulley and lever on the kneeling mechanism outboard leg and transfer that movement through the cross rod to the lever on the kneeling mechanism inboard leg, making the pivots move at the same time and without any delay in movement?

Yes
INSTALL a new kneeling mechanism release handle and cable. CHECK the seat for normal operation.

No
INSTALL a new kneeling mechanism. CHECK the seat for normal operation.

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R5 CHECK CABLE END AND PULLEY CONNECTION LOCATION


- Release the cushion trim cover hook-and-loop strip at the front of the cushion to aide removal of the kneeling mechanism leg covers.
- Remove the kneeling mechanism outboard leg inner and outer cover.




- Unlock the cable casing from the kneeling mechanism outboard leg and separate the cable end from the pulley.




- Lift from the bottom of the cushion frame with moderate force and pivot the seat up and toward the rear of the vehicle, rotating the seat rearward until an audible click is heard, locking the kneeling mechanism in a standing (upright) position. Make sure the kneeling mechanism is locked in position by pushing the seat forward and down.
- Did the kneeling mechanism lock back in the standing (upright) position?

Yes
INSTALL a new kneeling mechanism release handle and cable. CHECK the seat for correct operation.

No
INSTALL a new kneeling mechanism. CHECK the seat for correct operation.

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