Power Seat Motor: Service and Repair

Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement

Driver's 8-Way power seat/Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.

1. Remove the seat-back cover/pad Front Seat-back Cover Replacement.

2. Remove the recline motor (A).

1. Disconnect the recline motor connector (B).

2. Release the push nut (C) from the motor side end of the connecting rod (D).

3. Gently tap on the motor side of the connecting rod to remove it from the motor and both recline adjusters (E).

4. Remove the rod cover (F).

5. Remove the bolt, then remove the motor.





3. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Replace the push nut with a new one. Make sure the push nut is installed correctly.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the motor mounting bolt before reinstallation.
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Calibrate the front passenger's weight sensor unit ('07 model) Programming and Relearning or initialize the ODS unit ('08-09 models) Programming and Relearning.