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Checking the Seat Adjuster Assemblies After an Accident

CHECKING THE SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES AFTER AN ACCIDENT

SEAT ADJUSTER CHECKS

1. Sit in seat. Buckle and unbuckle the seat belt.
2. Activate adjuster lever and move seat to various positions along seat tracks to ensure proper operation. The seat should lock in each desired position.
3. On Coupe passenger seat, from the outside of the vehicle, check the operation of the E-Z entry feature.

3.1 Pull up on the recliner release lever. The seatback should tilt forward and the seat assembly should move to the full-forward position.
3.2 Move the seatback to its upright position and slide the seat assembly rearward until it locks into place.

4. If seat fails to lock in any position or binds when traveling forward or rearward, replace seat adjuster.