Front Seat Adjuster Replacement

Front Seat Adjuster Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Do not try to change the designed seat position by changing the seat adjuster-to-floor pan anchor placement or the seat adjuster-to-seat frame anchor placement. Changing the designed seat position could affect the safe performance of the seat and cause personal injury.

1. Raise the seat full up and position the seat mid-way on the track assembly.
2. Remove the seat assembly, with the aid from an assistant. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement).
3. Place the seat upside down on a clean, protected surface.
4. Remove the seat side trim and switch assembly. Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the seat bottom J-channels as necessary in order to access the fasteners and the electrical connectors.
6. Remove the seat belt buckle. Refer to Front Seat Belt Buckle Replacement in Seat Belts.
7. Remove the hog rings at the rear of the seat cushion skirt.
8. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement).
9. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad assembly.
10. Disconnect the electrical connectors.




11. Remove the four bolts retaining the seat cushion frame to the adjuster assembly.
12. Remove the nut securing the adjuster motor assembly bracket to the seat adjuster track.
13. Disengage the adjuster cables (1,2,3) and transfer to the new adjuster assembly.
14. Remove the adjuster motor (4) bracket assembly and transfer to the new adjuster assembly.


Installation Procedure

1. Transfer the remaining seat components to the new seat adjuster frame as noted in the removal procedure.

* The adjuster cable/sensors (1,2,3)
* The seat adjuster motor assembly bracket (4)
* The lower retractor
* The electrical harness
* The electrical harness clips




2. Install the seat cushion frame to the adjuster assembly.
3. Install the four bolts in order to secure the seat cushion frame to the adjuster assembly.
4. Connect the electrical connectors.
5. Install the seat cushion cover and pad assembly.
6. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement).
7. Install the hog rings at the rear of the seat skirt.
8. Install the seat belt buckle. Refer to Front Seat Belt Buckle Replacement in Seat Belts.
9. Install the seat bottom J-channels.
10. Install the outer finish panel and switch assembly. Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Adjust the power seat adjusters. Refer to Seat Adjuster Phase Adjustment (Adjustments).
12. Install the seat assembly, with the aid from an assistant. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement).
13. If the vehicle is equipped with memory seats, calibrate the seat. Refer to Memory Seat Calibration. Service and Repair