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Power Seat With Adjuster Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Power Seat With Adjuster Replacement: Removal Procedure:




1. Remove the roof lift off panel to provide additional space for seat removal.
2. Tilt the steering wheel full up.

Power Seat With Adjuster Replacement: Removal Procedure:




3. Position the seat rearward.
4. Remove the push pins and covers from the front of the adjuster legs.
5. Remove the nuts from the front of the adjuster legs.

Power Seat With Adjuster Replacement: Removal Procedure:




6. Position the seat forward. If the rear adjuster nuts are accessible skip to step 9. If the seat will not move and the rear adjuster nuts are not accessible determine if the motor or the adjuster is the cause and perform step 7 or 8.
7. If the power seat motor is inoperative and the rear adjuster nuts are not accessible preform the following steps.
7.1. Power up and raise the front of the power seat to gain access to the forward motor bracket.
7.2. Remove the rivet retaining the lumbar pump, if equipped.
7.3. Reach under the seat and cut the tie strap attaching the front motor bracket to the adjuster cross bar.
7.4. Bend the bracket ends inward and slide the bracket off the adjuster transmissions.
7.5. Pull the forward motor cables from the adjusters.
7.6. Insert one end of a removed cable into a low speed drill and insert the other end into the adjuster.
7.7. With the low speed drill move the adjuster forward, alternating sides, until the rear adjuster nuts are exposed.

Power Seat With Adjuster Replacement: Removal Procedure:




8. If the seat adjuster is inoperative and the rear adjuster nuts are not accessible preform the following steps.
8.1. Remove the recliner handle.
8.2. Remove the seat side trim panel and power seat switch.
8.3. Reach under the seat cushion and cut the cover tie string (1) at the front center of the seat cushion.
8.4. Lift the seat cushion cover and foam to access the 4 seat cushion to frame attaching bolts.
8.5. Remove the seat cushion to frame attaching bolts.
8.6. Disconnect the hose connectors from the lumbar pump.
8.7. Remove the Seat Control Module from the seat.
8.8. Disconnect the seat belt harness rosebud clip (drivers seat).
8.9. Remove the seat.

Power Seat With Adjuster Replacement: Removal Procedure:




9. Remove the nuts attaching the rear adjuster legs.
10. Disconnect the seat electrical connector.

IMPORTANT: Do Not grasp the lumbar pump when removing the seat and/or the adjuster. Lift the seat by the seat frame or an adjuster leg.

11. Remove the seat and/or the adjuster.
12. Transfer parts as necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Power Seat With Adjuster Replacement: Installation Procedure:




1. Install the adjuster(s) if removed.
2. Install the seat cushion cover, if removed.
3. Install the buckle side of the seat belt, it removed.
4. Install the front motor bracket and lumbar pump retaining rivet, if removed.
5. Position the seat forward on the adjuster(s).
6. Position the seat adjusters on the rear studs.
7. Connect the electrical connector.
8. Install the nut to the rear inboard stud (net locating stud).
9. Install the nut to the rear outboard stud.

Tighten
Tighten the adjuster mounting nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.

Power Seat With Adjuster Replacement: Installation Procedure:




10. Move the seat rearward.
11. Install the nuts to the front adjuster legs.

Tighten
Tighten the adjuster mounting nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

12. Snap the covers over the adjuster legs.
13. Secure the covers with push pins.

Power Seat With Adjuster Replacement: Installation Procedure:




14. Install the roof lift off panel.