Pinpoint Test AD: The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down/Fold Upright - Second Row, 40 Percent (RH Or LH)
Seats
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test AD: The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down/Fold Upright - Second Row, 40 Percent (RH or LH)
Normal Operation
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 operate in a synchronized manner and both will lock the backrest when upright. When folding the backrest down, the outboard recliner is released directly by the recliner lever while the inboard recliner is released by a cable attached to the outboard recliner. If the backrest is not folded all the way down, the seat will not release to the E-Z entry position.
The seat recliner contains a safety mechanism to prevent the backrest from being raised upright until the seat latches are latched to the strikers on the floor. When the backrest is folded down, the safety mechanism is engaged by the cable attached to the inboard latch foot and outboard recliner. The safety mechanism is disengaged when the seat latch feet are completely locked around the strikers allowing the backrest to be raised upright.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Recliner cable disconnected or damaged
- Recliner
PINPOINT TEST AD: THE SEAT BACKREST WILL NOT FOLD DOWN/FOLD UPRIGHT - SECOND ROW, 40 PERCENT (RH OR LH)
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AD1 CHECK THE OUTBOARD RECLINER AND CABLES FOR DAMAGE
- Remove the outboard recliner outer cover and check for foreign objects, disconnected or damaged cables or obvious damage to the outboard recliner.
- Pull the release strap and check the outboard 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 backrest should move slightly forward beyond the stopping point.
- Is there any foreign object, disconnected or damaged cables or obvious damage to the outboard recliner found?
Yes
REPAIR any disconnected or damaged cables or damaged RH or LH recliner. INSTALL new components as needed. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to AD2.
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AD2 CHECK THE RECLINER HANDLE POSITION
- Check if the recline handle is pointing downward instead of forward as compared the handle position of the 60 percent seat.
- Is the recline handle pointing downward?
Yes
INSTALL a new outboard recliner. REFER to Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent, Taurus X . TEST the system for normal operation.
No
DISASSEMBLE as necessary to CHECK for disconnected or damaged cables or damaged recliners. INSTALL new components as needed. TEST the system for normal operation.
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