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Front Seat Adjusters - Power

ADJUSTERS-FRONT

REMOVAL

1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to Seats / Service Precautions.
2. Remove the seat cushion as necessary.

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1. Remove the seat risers.
2. Remove the bolts and nuts (2 & 4) and separate the height adjuster assembly from the length adjuster assembly (3).

NOTE: Bolt (4) is a different size from the other three bolts (2). Note the location for proper installation.






WARNING A seat structure that has seen significant load may have the locking mechanism activated and may exhibit the following symptoms:
- Locking pawl (2) loose
- Locking pawl (2) engaged into the seat frame sidemember (1)
- Height adjuster only works on outboard side
- Broken or missing shear pin (3)


If any one or more of these symptoms exist replace the height adjuster assembly. Do not attempt any repairs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

INSTALLATION

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1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to Seats / Service Precautions.

WARNING: A seat structure that has seen significant load may have the locking mechanism activated and may exhibit the following symptoms:
- Locking pawl (2) loose
- Locking pawl (2) engaged into the seat frame sidemember (1)
- Height adjuster only works on outboard side
- Broken or missing shear pin (3)


If any one or more of these symptoms exist replace the height adjuster assembly. Do not attempt any repairs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.




2. Install the seat risers.
3. Position the height adjuster assembly (1) onto the length adjuster assembly (3) and install the nuts, bolts and spacers on the inboard side.

NOTE: Bolts (2) and (4) are different and need to be installed into the correct positions.

4. Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 ft.lbs.).
5. Install the seat cushion and install the seat.