For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling ro SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
- Remove the seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
- Remove the seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
- Remove the retainer clip from the recliner motor end of the recliner shaft.
- Slide the recliner shaft out of the recliner motor, (outboard side) far enough to clear the recliner motor, and the recliner sensor if equipped with memory seat .
- From beneath the seat, disconnect the electrical connector for the recliner motor, and the recliner sensor if equipped.
- Release the recliner sensor from the recliner motor, if equipped.
- Remove the fastener from the recliner motor.
- Remove the recliner motor from the seat back frame.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Install the recliner motor to the seat back frame.
- Install the recliner motor fastener.
- Connect the recliner motor electrical connector.
- Install the recliner sensor to the recliner motor, If equipped with memory seats.
- Slide the recliner shaft back through the recliner sensor/ recliner motor.
- Connect the recliner sensor electrical connector, if equipped with memory seats.
- Install the retaining clip to the recliner shaft.
- Install the seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
- Install the seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the recliner motor fastener to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
The recliner sensor snaps onto the recliner motor.
