Seat Replacement - Power With Adjuster
REMOVAL PROCEDURESeat Replacement: Power With Adjuster - Removal Procedure:
1. Remove the roof lift off panel (coupe), or lower the folding top (convertible), to provide additional space for seat removal.
2. Tilt the steering wheel full up.
Seat Replacement: Power With Adjuster - 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.
Seat Replacement: Power With Adjuster - 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 perform 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/module, if equipped, (first design lumbar system).
7.3. Reach under the seat and cut the tie strap attaching the front motor bracket to the torque tube.
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.
Seat Replacement: Power With Adjuster - Removal Procedure:
8. If the seat adjuster is inoperative and the rear adjuster nuts are not accessible perform the following steps.
8.1. Remove the recliner handle.
8.2. Remove the seat side trim panel.
8.3. Reach under the seat cushion and cut the seat 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 (first design lumbar system)
8.7. Cut the tie straps mounting the lumbar pump pouch and reposition the pump and pouch up through the seat support wires (second design lumbar system).
8.8. Remove the memory seat control module from the seat.
8.9. Disconnect the seat belt harness rosebud clip (drivers seat).
8.10. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Important: Do Not grasp the lumbar pump when removing the seat. Lift the seat by the seat frame or an adjuster leg.
8.11. Remove the seat.
Seat Replacement: Power With Adjuster - 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. 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
Seat Replacement: Power With Adjuster - Installation Procedure:
1. Install the adjuster(s) to the seat if removed.
2. Install the seat cushion cover, if removed.
3. Install the buckle side of the seat belt, if removed.
4. Install the front motor bracket, if removed.
5. Install the lumbar pump, if removed.
6. Position the seat forward on the adjuster(s).
Important: Do Not grasp the lumbar pump when installing the seat. Lift the seat by the seat frame or an adjuster leg.
7. Position the seat with the adjuster on the rear studs.
8. Lift the front of the seat and connect the electrical connector.
9. Install the nut to the rear inboard stud (net locating stud).
10. Install the nut to the rear outboard stud.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster mounting nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Seat Replacement: Power With Adjuster - Installation Procedure:
11. Move the seat rearward.
12. Install the nuts to the front adjuster legs.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster mounting nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
13. Snap the covers over the adjuster legs.
14. Secure the covers with push pins.
Seat Replacement: Power With Adjuster - Installation Procedure:
15. Install the roof lift off panel.