Service Procedure (Quest)
QuestIMPORTANT:
^ 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.
CAUTION:
Use suitable covers to protect upholstery, door panels, carpet, paint, etc. when performing this service procedure.
1. Open the driver / passenger 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 1-1 and 1-2).
^ If it is not a manually adjusted seat, this procedure does not apply.
2. Write down the radio station presets.
3. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key.
4. Disconnect both battery cables (negative cable first) and wait at least 3 minutes.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Move the seat backwards and position it so the 3 teeth on the locking pawl are engaged in slots 6, 7, and 8.
8. Sit in the seat and shift your body weight forward and rearward to confirm the seat locking pawls are securely in position.
9. Remove the outside seat skirt finisher.
^ Use a T25 Torx(R) to remove the screw at the front end of the finisher.
^ Carefully pull on the finisher to release (snap loose) any securing clips.
NOTE:
Figure 1-6 depicts the passenger seat. The driver seat is a mirror image.
10. Remove the inside seat skirt finisher.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with a floor mounted center console, loosen the inside skirt finishers enough to access the front seat mounting bolt.
^ Use a T25 Torx(R) to remove the screw at the front of the finisher.
^ Carefully pull on the finisher to release (snap loose) any securing clips.
NOTE:
Figure 1-7 depicts the passenger seat. The driver seat is a mirror image.
11. Remove the 2 front mounting bolts.
12. Remove the 2 rear mounting bolts (see Figure 1-9).
^ To reach the rear mounting bolts, carefully fold the carpet cover back towards the rear of the vehicle.
13. Disconnect the seat wiring harness connectors.
14. Carefully remove the seat from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Don't scratch any interior parts.
15. Place the seat in a CLEAN working area with the Right Side Down as shown in Figure 1-10.
CAUTION:
Don't get the seat dirty.
16. Remove the 6 seat pedestal nuts.
17. Carefully pull the pedestal a few inches away from the seat as shown in Figure 1-12.
NOTE:
^ Do not disconnect electrical connectors or harness mounting clips.
^ The pedestal needs to be moved just far enough to allow inspection of the seat track.
^ This inspection can be done with electrical connectors and harness clips in place.
18. Make sure the seat tracks are adjusted / set to the correct position using the special tool (J-49387) as shown in Figure 1-13.
IMPORTANT:
^ Both tracks must be in the same position.
^ Make sure the locking pawls are fully engaged.
19. 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 1-14.
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 1-17.
C. Use the special tool (J-49387) to check the "Pawl to Track gap" as shown in Figure 9.
^ If "OK", continue to step 20 and re-install the seat.
^ If "NG", order a NEW seat (refer to the Parts Information); then proceed to step 20 and install the new seat.
Seat Installation
20. Carefully re-attach the pedestal to the seat.
^ Torque nuts to 28 N-m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Make sure all of the wires are in the correct locations and not pinched.
21. Install the seat into the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
If you are installing a new passenger side seat:
^ If equipped, make sure to transfer the Bluetooth(R) module from the old seat to the new seat.
^ If equipped, make sure to transfer the Rear View Camera Control Unit from the old seat to the new seat.
22. Re-connect the seat wire harness connectors.
23. Install the seat mounting bolts by hand, then torque the bolts in the order shown in Figure 1-20.
^ 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.
24. Reinstall the seat trim pieces.
25. Reconnect the battery cables (positive cable first).
Air Bag Warning Lamp Check
26. Sit in the driver seat and watch the air bag warning light as you turn the ignition ON.
^ The air bag warning light should turn ON for 5 - 7 seconds, 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
27. 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 and 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, 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.
Power Sliding Door Initialization (if equipped)
NOTE:
The following procedure is for one sliding door. It must be repeated (if needed) on a second door.
28. If equipped; re-Initialize the power sliding door(s) as follows:
a. Open the sliding door.
b. Turn the ignition key ON.
c. Turn the Automatic Door Main Switch OFF.
d. Within 3 seconds after doing step c, press the sliding door B-pillar switch 10 times within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
LH or RH, depending on which door you are initializing.
e. Within 3 seconds after step d, turn the ignition key OFF -> ON.
^ You should hear three (3) sliding door warning chimes.
^ The three chimes indicate the controller has entered initialization mode.
^ Normal door functions are disabled during initialization.
f. Turn the Automatic Door Main Switch ON.
g. Press and hold the driver's overhead Sliding Door Open / Close Switch until the sliding door completely closes and stops; then release the switch.
NOTE:
LH or RH, depending on which door you are initializing.
h. Press and hold the same sliding door switch again, until the door completely opens and stops; then release the switch. (Same switch as step g.)
I. Press and hold the same switch again, until the door completely closes and stop; then release the switch. (Same switch as step g and h.)
j. Turn the ignition key OFF. One sliding door is now initialized.
^ The initialized door will now operate normally.
^ If needed, repeat steps a through j for a second sliding door.
29. Perform the power sliding door final check as follows:
a. Make sure the sliding door properly:
^ opens
^ closes
^ latches
^ stops and reverses if an obstruction is detected
b. Make sure the child safety lever operates properly.
c. Confirm proper operation of the following: All applicable sliding door electrical power switches, exterior door handle, and inside push button/lock knob.
NOTE:
If any of the above sliding door functions do not operate correctly, refer to the BL section of the Service Manual for further diagnosis.
Reset (initialize) the Automatic Back Door (Liftgate) - if equipped
30. Fully open and fully close the back door (liftgate) - initialization is complete.
Final Steps
31. Re-program all radio station presets.
32. Re-set the clock.
33. Make sure the Rear View Monitor System is functioning correctly (if equipped).