Pinpoint Test P: The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down/Fold Upright - Second Row 60 Percent Or 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat
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Pinpoint Test P: The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down/Fold Upright - Second Row 60 Percent or 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat
Normal Operation
When the recliner handle is turned, it releases the outboard recliner. This also turns a gear drive in the outboard recliner, resulting in the recliner release shaft turning in the opposite direction of the recliner handle. When the recliner release shaft is turned, it releases the inboard recliner. This allows the backrest to fold down.
When the backrest is down, there are 2 safeties that prevent the backrest from being positioned upright (vertical) under 2 different conditions. The first condition is if the latch feet are not completely latched around the mounting plate strikers. When this happens, the cable attached to the latch feet assembly outboard latch foot holds the outboard recliner outer lock out lever back, engaging the safety, preventing the backrest from being positioned upright (vertical) and locking in position. The second condition is if the kneeling mechanism is not completely locked in the standing (upright) position. When this happens, the cable attached to the kneeling mechanism inboard leg lever holds the outboard recliner inner lock out lever back, engaging the safety, preventing the backrest from being positioned upright (vertical).
If the backrest is not folded forward and all the way down, the seat will not kneel or go up into the E-Z entry position. The backrest cannot be returned to the upright (vertical) position until the kneeling mechanism is returned to the standing (upright) position and the latch feet assembly is latched to the mounting plate strikers.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Recliner handle or loose screw
- Inboard recliner
- Outboard recliner
- Cable assembly routing
- Cable assembly
- Kneeling mechanism release handle and cable
- Kneeling mechanism
- Latch feet assembly
- Recliner release shaft
- Cushion frame
PINPOINT TEST P: THE SEAT BACKREST WILL NOT FOLD DOWN/FOLD UPRIGHT - SECOND ROW 60 PERCENT OR 40 PERCENT E-Z ENTRY SEAT
NOTE: Carry out this pinpoint test with the seat in vehicle and all fasteners tightened to specification.
NOTE: The backrest cannot be returned to the upright (vertical) position until the kneeling mechanism is returned to the standing (upright) position and the latch feet assembly is latched to the mounting plate strikers.
NOTE: 40 percent seat shown, 60 percent similar.
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P1 CHECK THE RECLINER HANDLE
NOTICE: If the outboard recliner is binding, it may be the cause of recliner handle damage. After installing a new recliner handle, use care when checking backrest function as not to damage another recliner handle.
- Make sure the recliner handle square drive is not damaged.
- Make sure the recliner handle screw is tight.
- Is the recliner handle screw loose or is the square drive damaged?
Yes
TIGHTEN the screw or INSTALL a new recliner handle. CHECK the seat for correct operation. If the backrest still does not function correctly, GO to P2.
No
GO to P2.
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P2 CHECK BACKREST FUNCTION
- Cycle the backrest.
- Lower the head restraint by pulling on the strap.
- Turn the recliner handle or pull the third row occupant release strap and fold the backrest forward and down until it lays flat.
- Return the seat backrest to the upright (vertical) position. Make sure the seat backrest is locked in position.
- Does the backrest fold forward and down and can it be returned to lock in the upright (vertical) position?
Yes
Repeat folding the backrest forward and down and returning it to lock in the upright (vertical) position a few times to verify repeatability. INSTRUCT the customer on correct function of the seat from the principles of operation or Owner's Literature.
No
If the backrest does not fold forward and down, GO to P3.
If the backrest does not fold upright (vertical) and lock in position, GO to P5.
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P3 CHECK THE OUTBOARD RECLINER
- NOTICE: Do not pull too hard on the recliner handle. If the outboard recliner is binding, it may cause damage to the recliner handle.
- Turn the recliner handle and attempt to release the backrest to fold forward and down.
- Did only the outboard recliner release and the backrest move forward on that side while the inboard recliner did not release?
Yes
GO to P4.
No
INSTALL a new outboard recliner. REFER to Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry or Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
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P4 CHECK THE INBOARD RECLINER AND RECLINER RELEASE SHAFT
- WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- Remove the outboard recliner. Refer to Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry or Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry.
- NOTE: The recliner release shaft is splined to the inboard recliner. Before turning the recliner release shaft, make sure it is still attached to the inboard recliner stub.
- Turn the recliner release shaft and release the inboard recliner.
- For 40 percent E-Z entry seat, turn the recliner release shaft counterclockwise.
- For 60 percent E-Z entry seat, turn the recliner release shaft clockwise.
- Did the inboard recliner release, folding the backrest forward and down?
Yes
The recliner release shaft should pass through the center of the cushion frame and not come in contact with anything other than the connection point at the inboard and outboard recliners.
INSPECT the recliner release shaft for marks of being hit and binding. INSPECT the cushion frame opening where the recliner release shaft passes for anything that may come in contact with the recliner release shaft.
INSPECT the cushion frame and inboard and outboard recliner attachment points. The recliners should meet flush, without any unwanted and obvious bends in their structures. MAKE SURE the recliner release shaft is not bent. Any bent parts can cause the recliner release shaft not to be centered in the cushion frame opening, resulting in binding of the recliner release shaft and inboard or outboard recliners.
INSTALL new parts as necessary. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
No
INSTALL a new inboard recliner. REFER to Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry or Seat Recliner - Inboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Inboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
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P5 CHECK THE LATCH FEET ASSEMBLY AND KNEELING MECHANISM ARE LOCKED IN PLACE
- NOTE: The backrest cannot be returned to the upright (vertical) position until the kneeling mechanism is returned to the standing (upright) position and the latch feet assembly is latched to the mounting plate strikers.
- NOTE: Make sure the striker pockets in the floor do not have anything in them.
- Make sure the latch feet are fully engaged around the mounting plate strikers.
- Turn the recliner release handle and unlatch the latch feet assembly from the mounting plate strikers.
- Lift and pivot the seat up to the E-Z entry position.
- Push the rear of the seat down with moderate force, latching the latch feet to the mounting plate strikers. Make sure the seat is latched to the mounting plate strikers by lifting up on the rear of the seat.
- Make sure the kneeling mechanism is locked in the standing (upright) position.
- Lift the kneeling mechanism release handle in the back of the backrest and moderately push the seat forward and down into the kneel position.
- Left with moderate force at the front of the seat cushion frame, pivot the seat up and toward the rear of the vehicle until the kneeling mechanism is locked in place.
- Make sure the kneeling mechanism is locked in position by pushing the seat forward and down.
- Attempt to latch the backrest in the upright (vertical) position.
- Did the backrest latch in the upright (vertical) position?
Yes
REPEAT folding the backrest down and positioning the seat to the E-Z entry position and then back down, latching the latch feet assembly to the floor strikers.
REPEAT kneeling the seat and then locking back in a standing (upright) position.
ATTEMPT to latch the backrest in the upright (vertical) position.
If the backrest latched in the upright (vertical) position again, INSTRUCT the customer that the latch feet assembly must be latched to the mounting plate strikers and the kneeling mechanism must be locked in place in a standing (upright) position before the backrest will latch in the upright (vertical) position.
No
GO to P6.
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P6 CHECK THE OUTBOARD RECLINER OUTER LOCK OUT LEVER
- Remove the screw and recliner handle.
- Remove the outboard recliner outboard cover.
- NOTE: The outboard recliner inner cover has been removed for clarity.
- The outboard recliner outer lock out lever must be forward and close to the forward stop bar to position the backrest in the upright (vertical) position.
- Is the outboard recliner outer lock out lever in the forward position?
Yes
INSTALL a new outboard recliner. REFER to Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry or Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
No
GO to P7.
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P7 CHECK THE OUTBOARD RECLINER INNER AND OUTER LOCK OUT LEVERS
- Actuate the pin up and down at the side of the outboard recliner.
- While actuating the pin up and down, monitor if the inner and outer lock out levers move in the outboard recliner.
- Did either or both lock out levers move?
Yes
If the inner lock out lever moved, GO to P8.
If the outer lock out lever moved, GO to P13.
If the inner and outer lock out levers both moved, INSTALL a new cable assembly from the outboard recliner to the outboard latch foot and inboard kneeling mechanism leg. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
No
INSTALL a new outboard recliner. REFER to Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry or Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
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P8 CHECK THE CABLE ASSEMBLY AT THE KNEELING MECHANISM INBOARD LEG TO THE OUTBOARD RECLINER
- Remove the latch feet retracting link-to-kneeling mechanism bolt and separate the retracting link from the kneeling mechanism.
- Release the cushion trim cover hook-and-loop strip at the front of the cushion to aide removal of the kneeling mechanism leg covers.
- Remove the kneeling mechanism inboard leg inner and outer covers.
- Inspect the cable casing for pulling out of the anchor.
- Inspect the cable assembly for any other obvious signs of kinking or damage.
- Inspect the cable assembly for not being routed correctly. Refer to Seat Cushion - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Cushion - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry or Seat Cushion - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry Seat Cushion - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry.
- Is the cable assembly not routed correctly or is there casing and anchor damage?
Yes
ROUTE the cable assembly correctly or INSTALL a new cable assembly from the outboard recliner to the outboard latch foot and inboard kneeling mechanism leg. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
No
GO to P9.
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P9 CHECK THE KNEELING MECHANISM IS LOCKED IN THE STANDING (UPRIGHT) POSITION
- Using light finger pressure, try to move the sliding pin from side to side.
- Does the sliding pin move?
Yes
GO to P10.
No
GO to P12.
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P10 CHECK THE KNEELING MECHANISM IS LOCKED IN THE STANDING (UPRIGHT) POSITION
- Unlock the cable assembly anchor from the kneeling mechanism inboard leg and separate the cable end from the lever.
- Lift the kneeling mechanism release handle in the backrest and moderately push the seat forward and down into the kneel down load floor position. Lift with moderate force at the front of the seat cushion frame, pivot the seat up and toward the rear of the vehicle until the kneeling mechanism is locked in place. Make sure the kneeling mechanism is locked in position by pushing the seat forward and down.
- Using light finger pressure, try to move the sliding pin from side to side.
- Does the sliding pin move?
Yes
GO to P11.
No
INSTALL a new cable assembly from the outboard recliner to the outboard latch foot and inboard kneeling mechanism leg. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
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P11 CHECK THE RELEASE CABLE AT THE KNEELING MECHANISM
- Remove the kneeling mechanism outboard leg inner and outer covers.
- Unlock the release cable anchor from the kneeling mechanism outboard leg and separate the cable end from the pulley.
- NOTICE: Do not put a wrench on the latch feet release bar to attempt to release the latches. Damage to the latch feet release bar or latch feet assembly may occur.
- Using the lever on the kneeling mechanism inboard leg, turn the lever and moderately push the seat forward and down into the kneel down load floor position. Lift up with moderate force at the front of the seat cushion frame, pivot the seat up and toward the rear of the vehicle until the kneeling mechanism is locked in place. Make sure the kneeling mechanism is locked in position by pushing the seat forward and down.
- NOTE: Inboard leg sliding pin shown, outboard similar.
- Using light finger pressure, try to move the inboard and outboard sliding pins from side to side.
- Do the sliding pins move?
Yes
INSTALL a new kneeling mechanism. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
No
INSTALL a new kneeling mechanism release handle and cable. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
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P12 CHECK THE KNEELING MECHANISM INBOARD LEG LEVER FOR LOOSENESS
- Turn the lever on the kneeling mechanism inboard leg back and forth.
- While turning the lever on the kneeling mechanism inboard leg back and forth, monitor if the pivot moves at the same time without any delay in movement (movement must be synchronized and simultaneous). There must not be any play (wasted movement) from when the lever on the kneeling mechanism inboard leg is turned to when the pivot moves.
- When the lever on the kneeling mechanism inboard leg was actuated, did the pivot move at the same time and without any delay in movement?
Yes
INSTALL a new cable assembly from the outboard recliner to the outboard latch foot and inboard kneeling mechanism leg. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
No
INSTALL a new kneeling mechanism. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
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P13 CHECK THE CABLE ASSEMBLY AT THE OUTBOARD LATCH FOOT
- Remove the latch feet retracting link-to-latch feet assembly bolt and separate the latch feet retracting link from the inboard latch foot.
- Remove the outboard latch foot cover.
- Inspect the cable assembly at the outboard latch foot for the cable casing pulling out of the anchor (swivel).
- Inspect the cable assembly swivel at the outboard latch foot for not operating freely.
- Inspect the cable assembly for any other obvious signs of kinking or damage.
- Inspect the cable assembly for not being routed correctly. Refer to Seat Cushion - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry Seat Cushion - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry or Seat Cushion - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry Seat Cushion - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry.
- Is the cable assembly not routed correctly or is there casing and anchor damage?
Yes
ROUTE the cable assembly correctly or INSTALL a new cable assembly from the outboard recliner to the outboard latch foot and inboard kneeling mechanism leg. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
No
GO to P14.
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P14 CHECK THE OUTBOARD LATCH FOOT RELEASE LEVER
- Separate the cable assembly anchor (swivel) at the outboard latch foot. Turn the cable end to align to the key way and separate the cable end from the outboard latch foot release lever.
- The pin on the outboard latch foot should be two-thirds of the way up, to the right of the bump, in the release lever slot or higher.
- Is the pin on the outboard latch foot two-thirds of the way up, to the right of the bump, in the release lever slot or higher?
Yes
INSTALL a new cable assembly from the outboard recliner to the outboard latch foot and inboard kneeling mechanism leg. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
No
INSTALL a new latch feet assembly. CHECK the seat for correct operation.
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