Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement

Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement

Driver's Seat (10-way Power Seat)

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, 2-door, SRS Component Location Index (2-Door) 4-door SRS Component Location Index (4-Door) and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front seat. Front Seat Removal/Installation

2. Remove the seat-back cover and pad:
- 2-door Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (2-Door)

- 4-door Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (4-Door)

3. 4-door driver's seat with lumbar support: Disconnect and detach the lumbar support motor connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).






4. Release the push nut (A) from the motor side end of the connecting rod (B), gently tap on the motor side of the connecting rod to remove it from the recline motor (C) and both recline adjusters (D).

5. Remove the rod cover (E) and the collars (F).






6. Remove the bolt, then remove the recline motor (A). 4-door driver's seat is shown; 2-door driver's seat is similar.

7. 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.

- 4-door driver's seat: Make sure the lumbar support motor connector is plugged in properly, and push the harness clip into place securely.

- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the mounting bolt before reinstallation.