For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
- Remove the seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .
- Remove the push pin retainer (1) from the edge of the lower seat belt retractor trim cover (2).
- Release the rear of the lower seat belt retractor trim cover (2), and remove the trim cover (2).
- Remove the retainer clip from the recliner motor end of the recliner shaft.
- Slide the recliner shaft out of the recliner motor, (outboard side) far enough to clear the recliner motor, and the recliner sensor if equipped with memory seat .
- From beneath the seat, disconnect the electrical connector for the recliner motor, and the recliner sensor if equipped.
- Release the recliner sensor from the recliner motor, if equipped.
- Remove the fastener from the recliner motor.
- Remove the recliner motor from the seat back frame.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Install the recliner motor to the seat back frame.
- Install the recliner motor fastener.
- Connect the recliner motor electrical connector.
- If the vehicle is equipped with memory seats, install the recliner sensor to the recliner motor.
- Slide the recliner shaft back through the recliner sensor, if equipped, and the recliner motor.
- Connect the recliner sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
- Install the retaining clip to the recliner shaft.
- Install the seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .
- Install the lower seat belt retractor trim cover (2).
- Install the push pin fastener (1)
- Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
- Calibrate the seat. Refer to Memory Seat Calibration .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the fastener to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
The recliner sensor snaps onto the recliner motor.
