Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement

Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.

1. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Remove these items:

- Seat-back cover/pad Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement
- Front seat recline cover Front Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation

3. Disconnect and detach the recline motor connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).






4. Release the push nut (A) from the motor side end of the connecting rod (B), gently tap on the motor side of the connecting rod to remove it from the recline motor (C) and both recline adjusters (D).





5. Remove the rod cover (E).

6. Remove the mounting bolt, then remove the recline motor (A).





7. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Replace the push nut with a new one. Make sure the push nut is installed correctly.
- Make sure the recline motor harness is routed properly.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the mounting bolt before reinstallation.
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Check the front seat recline operation.