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Driver Side


RECLINING MOTOR - DRIVER SIDE





Description
- The seat reclining motor is installed to the seatback frame.
- The seat reclining motor is activated with the driver seat control unit.
- The seatback is reclined forward/backward by changing the rotation direction of reclining motor.




Component Function Check
1.CHECK RECLINING MOTOR FUNCTION
Check reclining operation with power seat switch.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Reclining motor function is OK.
NO - SEE Diagnosis Procedure.




Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK RECLINING MOTOR POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect reclining motor connector.
3. Check voltage between reclining motor harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace reclining motor.
NO - GO TO 2.
2.CHECK RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect driver seat control unit connector.
2. Check continuity between reclining motor harness connector and driver seat control unit harness connector.





3. Check continuity between reclining motor harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace driver seat control unit. Removal And Installation.
NO - Repair or replace harness.