Front Seat Adjuster Replacement

Front Seat Adjuster Replacement

Removal Procedure

Non Registered Caution: The seat adjuster is not a serviceable item, if the adjuster requires replacement it must be replaced as a complete assembly.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution) Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (SIR Caution) SIR Caution in General Information.

Important: Make sure to move the seat to the forward position to allow access to the retaining nuts.


1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) .
4. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement) .
5. If required, remove the seat-belt buckle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Replacement) .




6. Remove the four seat adjuster retaining nuts (2) attaching the seat adjuster assembly (1) to the seat cushion frame.
7. Remove the seat adjuster assembly (1).




8. As required, detach the electrical wiring harness connectors (1).



Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat adjuster assembly onto the seat cushion frame.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the four seat adjuster retaining nuts (2) attaching the seat adjuster assembly (1) to the seat cushion frame.

Tighten the retaining nuts to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).





3. Ensure seat-belt pretensioner wiring harness is routed as follows:

* Route pretensioner cable under cable tray tabs (1)
* Direct pretensioner cable through cable tray gap (2)
* Clip to under side of cable tray in the top hole (3)





Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (SIR Caution) .
4. As required, attach the electrical wiring harness connectors (1).
5. If required, install the seat-belt buckle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Replacement) .
6. Install the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement) .
7. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) .
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .
9. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
10. Test the seat for correct mechanical and electrical operation.