Pinpoint Test AC: The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down - Second Row, 60 Percent

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Pinpoint Test AC: The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down - Second Row, 60 Percent

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. The outboard recliner is released directly by the recliner lever while the inboard recliner is released by a cable attached to the recliner lever.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Recliner cable disconnected or damaged
- Outboard recliner
- Inboard recliner



PINPOINT TEST AC: THE SEAT BACKREST WILL NOT FOLD DOWN - SECOND ROW, 60 PERCENT

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AC1 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.

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

Yes
INSTALL a new RH recliner (inboard). REFER to Seat Recliner - Inboard, Second Row, 60 Percent, Taurus X . TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to AC2.

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AC2 CHECK THE LH RECLINER AND CABLES FOR DAMAGE


- Remove the LH recliner outer cover (outboard) and check for foreign objects, disconnected or damaged cables or obvious damage to the LH recliner.
- Pull the release strap and check the LH 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 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 recliner found?

Yes
INSTALL a new RH recliner (inboard). Do not re-use the original cable. REFER to Seat Recliner - Inboard, Second Row, 60 Percent, Taurus X . TEST the system for normal operation.

No
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as needed. TEST the system for normal operation.

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