Actuator Replacement - Front and Rear Vertical
ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT AND REAR VERTICALREMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Place the front seat in the highest vertical position. Remove the seat adjusters as an assembly, and remove the power seat switch. You will need to reposition the seat adjuster to gain access to the vertical actuator bolts. The vertical actuator bolts are located between the lower seat track and the upper channel on the adjuster.
1. Remove the front seat adjusters as an assembly from the seat cushion frame.
2. Place a protective barrier inside the vehicle.
3. Squeeze the oblong connector for the vertical drive cables.
4. Disconnect the drive cable from the actuator (1, 4).
5. To remove the vertical actuators bolts (5, 9), perform the following steps:
5.1. Place the adjuster assembly onto the protective barrier inside the vehicle.
5.2. Connect the power supply to the adjuster assembly.
5.3. Using the power seat switch, place the seat adjuster in the full forward position.
Remove the rear actuator bolts (9).
5.4. Using the power seat switch, place the seat adjuster in the full rearward position.
Remove the front actuator bolts (5).
6. If the actuator (4) is located next to the motor you will have to remove the motor support bracket assembly.
7. Remove the actuator shaft nuts (2) from the top of the upper channel (3).
8. Remove the vertical actuators (1, 4) from the upper channel (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the vertical actuator (1, 4) to the upper channel (3).
2. Install the actuator jack nut (2) to the upper channel (3).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
3. Install the motor support bracket, if previously removed.
4. To install the vertical actuators bolts (5, 9), perform the following steps:
4.1. Using the power seat switch place the seat adjuster in the full forward position.
Install the rear actuator bolts (9).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
4.2. Using the power seat switch place the seat adjuster in the full rearward position.
Install the front actuator bolts (5).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
4.3. Disconnect the electrical connector for the power seat wire harness.
4.4. Remove the adjuster assembly from the vehicle.
5. Connect the drive cable to the actuator (1, 4).
6. Push the connector for the drive cables into the actuators until a loud audible click is heard.
7. Remove the protective barrier from inside the vehicle.
8. Install the front seat adjusters as an assembly to the seat cushion frame.
9. Verify that the adjusters are in phase.