Service Procedure (Armada/Titan)
SERVICE PROCEDURE:Armada / Titan
IMPORTANT
^ This procedure applies to Driver and Passenger Front Manually Adjusted Seats only.
> If only the passenger seat is manually adjusted perform this procedure on the passenger seat only.
> If both the driver and passenger seats are manually adjusted, perform this procedure on both front seats.
NOTE:
Titan bench seats are included in this campaign. Make sure to Use Service Comm to check and confirm campaign eligibility.
CAUTION:
Use suitable covers to protect upholstery, door panels, carpet, paint, etc. when performing this service procedure.
1. Open the passenger/driver front door and make sure the seat is a manually adjusted seat.
^ Manually adjusted seats are identified by the manual levers used to adjust the seat forward, backward, and recline (see Figures 1 and 2).
^ If it is not a manually adjusted seat, this procedure does not apply.
2. Move the seat to full forward position (toward the front of the vehicle).
NOTE:
This photo shows the passenger seat. If you are working on a driver seat perform this same operation on the right seat track of the driver seat.
3. At the back of the right side seat track (see Figure 3 and 4);
Count the slots (back to front). Identify and mark slots 6, 7, and 8.
4. Move the seat backwards and position it so the 3 teeth on the locking pawl are engaged in slots 6, 7, and 8 of the seat track.
5. Sit in the seat and shift your body weight forward and rearward to confirm the seat locking pawls are securely in position.
6. Write down the radio station presets.
7. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key.
8. Disconnect both battery cables (negative cable first) and wait at least 3 minutes.
9. Remove seat trim pieces to access seat mounting bolts.
10. Remove the two front mounting bolts.
11. Remove the two rear mounting bolts.
12. Disconnect the seat wiring harness connectors.
13. Carefully remove the seat from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Don't scratch any interior parts.
14. Place the seat in a CLEAN working area with the Right Side Down as shown in Figure 9.
CAUTION:
Don't get the seat dirty.
15. Make sure the seat tracks are adjusted / set to the correct position using the special tool (J-49387) as shown in Figure 9.
IMPORTANT:
^ Both tracks must be in the same position.
^ Make sure the locking pawls are fully engaged.
16. Inspect the right side seat track / locking pawl as follows.
a. Locate the right side locking pawl.
NOTE:
All inspection steps will be done at the location shown in Figure 10.
b. Confirm the track / locking pawl is set to the correct position.
^ The three teeth on the pawl should be in slots 6, 7, and 8; counting from the rear.
NOTE:
In step C below you will be checking the "Pawl to Track gap".
VERY IMPORTANT:
When making the check in step C below, be sure to hold special tool J-49387 at the angle shown in Figure 13.
C. Use the special tool (J-49387) to check the "Pawl to Track gap" as shown in Figure 14.
^ If "OK", continue to step 17 and re-install the seat.
^ If "NG" order a NEW seat (refer to the Parts Information); then proceed to step 17 and install the new seat.
Seat Installation
17. Install the seat into the vehicle.
18. Re-connect seat wire harness connectors.
19. Install the seat mounting bolts by hand, then tighten and torque the bolts in the order shown in Figure 15.
^ Torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
NOTE:
After setting the bolt torque, mark bolt 2 with type correction fluid (white-out).
^ Use a local source (office supply) for the correction fluid.
20. Reinstall the seat side trim pieces.
21. Reconnect the battery cables (positive cable first).
Air Bag Warning Lamp Check
22. Sit in the drives seat; watch the air bag warning light as you turn the ignition ON.
^ The air bag warning light should turn ON for 5 - 7 seconds and then go OFF.
^ If the air bag warning light does not turn ON at all, does not turn OFF, or blinks; refer to the Service Manual for diagnosis and repair.
Occupant Detection System Warning Light Check
23. Check the occupant detection system warning light as follows:
a. Turn the ignition OFF.
b. Make sure no one is sitting in the passenger front seat.
c. Sit in the driver seat, watch the occupant detection system warning light as you turn the ignition ON.
^ The occupant detection system warning light should turn ON for 5 - 7 seconds and then go OFF.
d. Have someone who weighs approximately 150 lbs or greater sit in the passenger front seat in accordance with the recommended seating position in the Owners Manual.
^ The occupant detection system warning light should remain OFF (warning light may turn ON >OFF>ON>OFF for only a few seconds).
e. If the occupant detection system warning light correctly operates as described in c and d above, proceed with the next step.
^ If the occupant detection system warning light does NOT operate correctly as described in c and d above, refer to the Service Manual for diagnosis and repair. Then proceed with the next step.
Final Steps
24. Re-program all radio station presets.
25. Re-set the clock.