Diagnostic Routine D

Diagnostic Routine D

Diagnostic Overview

The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down - 60 Percent, Manual Release

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

Pulling the seat recliner handle releases the backrest for recline positions and to fold down. When the backrest is folded fully down, pulling the recliner handle again to the second stop position releases the seat latch feet from the strikers for the E-Z entry position. The inboard and outboard recliners are synchronized and both lock the backrest when upright. The outboard recliner is released directly by the recliner lever while the inboard recliner is released by a cable attached to the recliner lever.

Pinpoint Test

1. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT OPERATION OR BINDING RELEASE
NOTICE: The backrest must be folded flat before the floor latches can be released. Make sure there are no objects on the seat before lowering the backrest(s). Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage or incorrect operation of the seat.

1. Operate the recline handle and check for intermittent operation or if excessive force is required to release the backrest.

2. If the backrest remains stuck in the upright position, push rearward on the seat backrest while operating the recline handle in both directions.

Does the seat fold intermittently or is excessive force on the recline handle required to release the backrest?








2. CHECK THE LH (Left Hand) RECLINER AND CABLES FOR DAMAGE

1. Remove the LH (Left Hand) recliner outer cover (outboard) and check for foreign objects, disconnected or damaged cables or obvious damage to the LH (Left Hand) recliner.

2. Pull the release strap and check the LH (Left Hand) recliner operation.

- The release lever should move smoothly in both directions without binding and return to the rest position with light spring tension.
- With the strap pulled, the backrest should move forward and rearward in all the recline positions.
- With the backrest fully upright, release strap pulled fully rearward and with forward pressure applied to the backrest, the LH (Left Hand) side of the backrest should move slightly forward beyond the stopping point.

Is there any foreign object, disconnected or damaged cables or obvious damage to the LH (Left Hand) recliner found?