Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement

Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 or to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9.
2. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket).




3. Remove the seat cushion to gain access to the seat adjuster motors. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Front (Seat Cushion Replacement - Front).
4. Determine the applicable seat adjuster motor requiring replacement:

* The rear vertical adjuster motor (1)
* The front vertical adjuster motor (2)
* The horizontal adjuster motor (3)

5. Remove the seat adjuster drive cables from the seat adjuster motor. Refer to Drive Cable Replacement - Power Seat (Service and Repair).
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat adjuster motor.




7. Remove the factory motor inserts securing the seat adjuster motor to the seat adjuster motor bracket.

1. On a clean, dry surface lay the seat on its back.
2. Using a 3/16 in drill bit (1), drill the factory motor insert (2) from the bottom side of the seat motor plate (4).

8. Remove the seat adjuster motor.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the seat adjuster motor (1, 2, 3) to the motor plate.




2. Secure the seat adjuster motor to the seat adjuster motor plate.

1. Install the motor insert (2) into the motor grommet (3) of the new motor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the bolt (1) to secure the motor to the motor plate (4).

Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (36 lb in).


3. Connect the electrical connector.
4. Install the seat adjuster drive cables. Refer to Drive Cable Replacement - Power Seat (Service and Repair).
5. Install the seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Front (Seat Cushion Replacement - Front).
6. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket).
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 or to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9.
8. If the vehicle is equipped with memory seats, calibrate the seat. Refer to Memory Seat Calibration Procedure.