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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 DTS 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement

Object Number: 1596337 Size: SF

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Component Name

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front seats. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat back cushion finish panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  5. Remove the head restraint guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement .
  6. Remove the inflatable restraint front seat side module. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  7. Remove the seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  8. Remove the seat back side outer cover.
  9. Remove the seat back side inner cover.

1

Seat Recliner Position Sensor

Tip

    • Remove the pivot rod retainer. Do not reuse retainer.
    • Slide out the seat pivot rod out of the seat position sensor and recliner motor.

2

Seat Recliner Motor Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

3

Seat Recliner Motor