FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Recliner Motor

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the seat back cover enough to expose the recliner motor.
3. Remove the bolt (1) attaching the recliner motor to the seat back frame.
4. Disconnect the recliner motor harness connector (2).




5. Remove the snap ring on the shaft then remove the shaft (2) from the seat back frame (1).
6. Remove the recliner motor.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Insure the rubber mount for the attachment bolt is seated properly.




1. Install the shaft (2) to the seat back frame (1) and install the snap ring.

NOTE: Insure the harness is routed and secured in its original position to avoid potential interference with moving parts.




2. Position the recliner motor to the seat back frame and install the attachment bolt (1). Tighten the motor bolt to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the recliner motor harness connector (2).
4. Install the seat back cover.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.