Step 
 | Action 
 | Value(s) 
 | Yes 
 | No 
 | 
1 
 | Did you perform the Power Seat Systems Diagnostic System Check? 
 | -- 
 | Go to 
Step 2
 
 | Go to 
Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems  
 | 
2 
 | Verify that the power seat does not recline. 
Does the power seat operate normally? 
 | -- 
 | Go to 
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections 
 in Wiring Systems 
 | Go to 
Step 3
 
 | 
3 
 | 
- Remove the seat back cover to access the power recliner motor.
Refer to 
Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement 
.
 
- Disconect the power recliner motor connector
 
- Test the power recliner motor forward recline feed circuit for
voltage. Refer to 
Circuit Testing 
 in wiring
systems.
 
- Operate the seat adjuster switch in the FORWARD RECLINE position.
 
 
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? 
 | -- 
 | Go to 
Step 4
 
 | Go to 
Step 6
 
 | 
4 
 | 
- Remove the seat back cover to access the power recliner motor.
Refer to 
Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement 
.
 
- Disconect the seat rear height motor connector
 
- Test between the power recliner motor forward recline feed circuit
and the power recliner motor ground circuit for voltage. Refer to 
Circuit Testing 
 in wiring systems.
 
- Operate the seat adjuster switch in the FORWARD RECLINE position.
 
 
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? 
 | -- 
 | Go to 
Step 5
 
 | Go to 
Step 7
 
 | 
5 
 | Replace the power recliner motor. Refer to 
Front Seat Back Replacement 
. 
Did you complete the replacement? 
 | -- 
 | Go to 
Step 9
 
 |   | 
6 
 | 
- Test for a high resistance or an open in the power recliner motor
forward recline feed circuit. Refer to 
Circuit Testing 
and 
Wiring Repairs 
 in wiring systems.
 
- Reinstall any parts that were removed and reconnect any connectors
that were disconnected.
 
 
Did you find and correct the condition? 
 | -- 
 | Go to 
Step 9
 
 | Go to 
Step 8
 
 | 
7 
 | 
- Test for a high resistance or an open in the power recliner motor
ground circuit. Refer to 
Circuit Testing 
 and 
Wiring Repairs 
 in wiring systems.
 
- Reinstall any parts that were removed and reconnect any connectors
that were disconnected.
 
 
Did you find and correct the condition? 
 | -- 
 | Go to 
Step 9
 
 | Go to 
Step 8
 
 | 
8 
 | Replace the seat adjuster switch. Refer to 
Power Seat Switch Replacement 
. 
Did you complete the replacement? 
 | -- 
 | Go to 
Step 9
 
 | -- 
 | 
9 
 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. 
Did you find and correct the condition? 
 | -- 
 | System OK 
 | Go to 
Step 3
 
 |