Preliminary Procedures

1. SIR disabling and enabling. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
3. Remove driver or passenger seat replacement. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement.
4. Remove driver or passenger seat adjuster handle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Handle Replacement.
5. Remove driver or passenger seat adjuster finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Finish Cover Replacement.
6. Remove driver or passenger seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement.
7. Remove front seat head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement.
8. Remove front seat head restraint guide bezel. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Bezel Replacement.
9. Remove front seat back cushion pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement.
10. Remove front seat head restraint adjust rod guide. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Adjust Rod Guide Replacement.

1

Front Seat Recliner Rod Jam Nut

Tip
Replace with new rod jam nut.

2

Recliner Rod

Procedure

Gently tap the recliner rod outward until the rod is free of the recliner motor.

3

Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Fastener

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

Disconnect the electric connector.

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

4

Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor