Avalon XLS V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
INSPECT RECLINING MOTOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION
a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2, the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to
battery negative (-) terminal, and recline the seat back to the most forward position.
b. Continue to apply voltage , check the current change to less than 1 ampere with 4 to 90 seconds.
c. Disconnect the lead from terminals.
d. After approximately 60 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, check that the
seat back starts to fall backward.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.