Removal Procedure
- Place a protective cover
over the sill plate and door trim panel and/or remove the roof lift off panel
(coupe), or lower the folding top (convertible), to provide additional
space for seat removal.
- Tilt the steering wheel full up.
- Position the seat rearward.
- Remove the push pins and covers from the front of the adjuster
legs.
- Remove the nuts from the front of the adjuster legs.
- Position the seat forward. If the rear adjuster nuts are accessible
skip to step 9. If the seat will not move and the rear adjuster nuts are
not accessible determine if the motor or the adjuster is the cause and
perform step 7 or 8.
- If the power seat motor is inoperative and the rear adjuster nuts
are not accessible preform the following steps.
| 7.1. | Power up and raise the front of the power seat to gain access
to the forward motor bracket. |
| 7.2. | Reach under the seat and cut the tie strap attaching the front
motor bracket to the torque tube. |
| 7.3. | Bend the bracket ends inward and slide the bracket off the adjuster
transmissions. |
| 7.4. | Pull the forward motor cables from the adjusters. |
| 7.5. | Insert one end of a removed cable into a low speed drill and insert
the other end into the adjuster. |
| 7.6. | With the low speed drill move the adjuster forward, alternating
sides, until the rear adjuster nuts are exposed. |
- If the seat adjuster is
inoperative and the rear adjuster nuts are not accessible preform the following
steps.
| 8.3. | Reach under the seat cushion and cut the seat cover tie string
(1) at the front center of the seat cushion. |
| 8.4. | Lift the seat cushion cover and foam to access the 4 seat cushion
to frame attaching bolts. |
| 8.5. | Remove the seat cushion to frame attaching bolts. |
| 8.6. | Cut the tie straps mounting the lumbar pump pouch and reposition
the pump and pouch up through the seat support wires. |
| 8.7. | Remove the memory seat control module from the seat. |
| 8.8. | Disconnect the seat belt harness rosebud clip (drivers seat). |
| 8.9. | Disconnect the electrical connectors. |
- Remove the nuts attaching the rear adjuster legs.
- Disconnect the seat electrical connector.
- Remove the seat and/or the adjuster.
- Transfer parts as necessary.
Installation Procedure
- Install the adjuster(s) to the seat if removed. Refer to
Front Seat Adjuster Replacement
.
- Install the seat cushion cover, if removed, Refer to
Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement
.
- Install the buckle side of the seat belt, if removed.
Tighten
Tighten the seat belt buckle side mounting nut to 50 N·m
(37 lb ft).
- Install the front motor bracket, if removed.
- Install the lumbar pump, if removed.
- Position the seat forward on the adjuster(s).
- Position the seat with the adjuster on the rear studs.
- Lift the front of the seat and connect the electrical connector.
- Install the nut to the rear inboard stud (net locating
stud).
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the nut
to the rear outboard stud.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster mounting nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Move the seat rearward.
- Install the nuts to the front adjuster legs.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster mounting nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Snap the covers over the adjuster legs.
- Secure the covers with push pins.
- Remove the protective
cover and/or install the roof lift off panel, or raise the convertible top.
