Interior - Power Folding Rear Seats Inoperative

Classification: BT09-069

Reference: ITB10-001

Date: January 6, 2010

EX35; POWER FOLDING REAR SEAT FEATURE DOES NOT OPERATE

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2008-2009 EX35 (J50)

APPLIED VINS:
2WD vehicles built before JNKAJ09E(*)9M 900014
AWD vehicles built before JNKAJ09F(*)9M 950413

APPLIED DATES:
2WD vehicles built before January 16, 2009
AWD vehicles built before December 25, 2008

IF YOU CONFIRM:

The rear seat power seatback(s) will not go up from a folded down position by power feature.

ACTION:

Adjust the Primary Position Limit Switch(es).

^ Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE section of this bulletin for repair procedure.

^ Hog rings are needed for this repair. Hog rings are considered a shop supply.





CLAIMS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





SERVICE PROCEDURE

Rear Seat Seatback Removal And Disassembly

1. Remove the incident rear seatback assembly.

^ Refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) as needed.

CAUTION:
Protect surfaces with suitable covering before removing the seatback.

2. Disassemble the seatback to access the incident reclining device.

^ Refer to the appropriate section of the ESM as needed.

CAUTION:
Perform repairs in a clean environment.

3. Remove the incident reclining device's covers.





^ Figure 1 shows where the two cover halves snap together.

NOTE:
Left and right side reclining device covers snap together in the same areas.

Adjust Primary Position Limit Switch





1. Locate the Primary Position Limit Switch (switch) on the reclining device. See Figure 2 and 3.

2. Loosen, but do not remove, the two (2) screws securing the switch (see Figure 3).





3. Rotate the switch as much as possible toward the cam roller, and then hold it in this position while tightening the screws (see Figure 4).

^ Switch adjustment is now complete.

Rear Seat Seatback Assembly And Installation

1. Reassemble the rear seatback.

^ Refer to the appropriate section of the ESM as needed.

2. Install the rear seatback assembly.

^ Refer to the appropriate section of the ESM as needed.