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Lumbar Motor




Lumbar Motor

Removal

1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front Seat - Front.

2. WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Release the seat backrest trim cover J-clips.

- Release the lower J-clip first and then release the 2 side J-clips.





3. Access and disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove and discard the rivet.

5. Remove the lumbar motor.

6. Release the lumbar assembly from the bottom of the seat backrest frame.

7. Remove the lumbar assembly.
- Partially separate the foam pad from the top of the backrest frame for access.

- Release the lumbar assembly from the top of the backrest frame and remove.

Installation

1. Install the lumbar assembly.
- Attach the lumbar assembly to the top of the backrest frame.

- Attach the bottom of the lumbar assembly to the lower backrest frame retainer.

- Route the cable and motor into position.

2. Install the lumbar motor and new rivet.

3. Connect the lumbar motor electrical connector.

4. NOTE: Note the alignment of the 2 side J-clips at the top of the seat to avoid bunching of the trim cover material.

Attach the seat backrest trim cover J-clips.

- Attach the 2 side J-clips first and then attach the lower J-clip.





5. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front Seat - Front.