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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Number 2 Folding Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seat back panel. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Back Cushion Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the head restraints. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Head Restraint Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear seat back cover. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1261040  Size: SH
  6. Remove the inner recliner arm covers (1) from the seat back.

  7. Object Number: 1261073  Size: SH
  8. Remove the outer recliner arm cover screws (1).
  9. Remove the outer recliner arm pivot covers.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector form the rotation motor.

  11. Object Number: 1261040  Size: SH
  12. Remove the rotation motor bolts (2).
  13. Slide the rotation motor off of the driveshaft.

Installation Procedure

  1. Slide the rotation motor on to the driveshaft.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1261040  Size: SH
  3. Install the rotation motor mounting bolts (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  5. Connect the electrical connector to the rotation motor.
  6. Install the outer recliner arm pivot covers.

  7. Object Number: 1261073  Size: SH
  8. Install the outer recliner arm cover screws (1).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1261040  Size: SH
  10. Install the inner recliner arm covers (1) to the seat back.
  11. Install the rear seat back cover. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
  12. Install the head restraints. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Head Restraint Replacement
  13. Install the rear seat back panel. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Back Cushion Panel Replacement .
  14. Install the seat in the vehicle. Refer to Rear Number 2 Folding Seat Replacement .
  15. Calibrate the seat. Refer to Power Folding Seat Calibration .