Power Seat Motor: Description and Operation

RECLINER MOTOR
The eight-way power seat option includes an electrically operated seat back recliner mechanism. The only visible evidence of this option is the separate power seat recliner switch control knob that is located on the outboard seat cushion side shield, just behind the other power seat switch control knob.

Power Seat Recliner And Track:

The power seat recliner unit is mounted in the place of a seat hinge on the outboard side of the seat. The upper hinge plate of the power seat recliner mechanism is secured with screws to the seat back frame and is concealed beneath the seat back trim cover and padding. The lower hinge plate and the motor and drive unit of the power seat recliner mechanism is secured with screws to the seat cushion frame, and is concealed by the outboard seat cushion side shield.

The power seat recliner cannot be repaired. If the unit is faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. Refer to Bucket Seat Recliner in the Body for the service procedure.

The power seat recliner includes a reversible electric motor that is secured to the lower hinge plate of the recliner unit. The motor is connected to a gearbox that moves the upper hinge plate of the power seat recliner through a screw-type drive unit. The driver side power seat recliner motor also has a position potentiometer integral to the motor assembly, which electronically monitors the motor position.