Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Replacement (Power)

Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Replacement (Power)

Removal Procedure

1. Position the seat to the full forward position.
2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement).
3. Remove the seat cushion. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement (Front Seat Cushion Replacement).
4. Disconnect the lumbar electrical connector.
5. Remove the adjuster track covers. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement (Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement).
6. Remove the seat back frame. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement).
7. Remove the seat back recliner motor and sensor if equipped. Refer to Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement (Service and Repair).




8. Remove the fasteners securing the outboard seat adjuster track reinforcement bracket.
9. Remove the outboard seat adjuster track reinforcement bracket.
10. Remove the seat back recliner fasteners.
11. Remove the recliner assemblies by sliding the recliners rearwards out of the seat adjuster tracks.

Installation Procedure

1. Slide the recliner assemblies into the seat adjuster tracks.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the recliner fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




3. Install the outboard seat adjuster track reinforcement bracket.
4. Install the reinforcement bracket fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

5. Install the recliner motor and sensor if equipped. Refer to Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the seat back frame. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement).
7. Connect the lumbar electrical connector.
8. Install the adjuster track covers. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement (Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement).
9. Install the seat cushion. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement (Front Seat Cushion Replacement).
10. Install the front seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement).