Front Seat Recliner Motor

Front Seat Recliner Motor

Removal

WARNING: Persons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.

WARNING: Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.

WARNING: The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.

WARNING: The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.

WARNING: It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.

WARNING: Always disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.

WARNING: Take extra care when handling SRS components.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
2 Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
3 Remove the front seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Front Seat Backrest Cover Front Seat Backrest Cover




4 Reposition the front seat backrest shaft.
- Remove and discard the front seat backrest shaft clip.




5 Remove the front seat recliner motor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the front seat recliner motor bolt.




6 Remove the front seat recliner motor bracket.
- Release the 2 clips.

Installation
1 Install the front seat recliner motor bracket.
- Secure the 2 clips.
2 Install the front seat recliner motor.
- Loosely install the front seat recliner motor bolt.
- Connect the electrical connector.
3 Reposition the front seat backrest shaft.
- Install the new front seat backrest shaft clip.
- Tighten the front seat recliner motor bolt.
4 Install the front seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Front Seat Backrest Cover Front Seat Backrest Cover
5 Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
6 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System