TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Power Seat Motor: Service and Repair
Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement
Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Locations and the precautions
and procedures See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair before doing repairs
or service.
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the front seat. See: Service and Repair/Front Seat Removal/Installation
2. Remove the seat-back cover and pad. See: Seat Cover/Service and Repair/Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement
3. Disconnect and detach the recline motor connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).
4. Release the push nut (A) from the motor side end of the connecting rod (B), gently tap on the motor side of the connecting rod to remove it from
the recline motor (C) and both recline adjusters (D). The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.
5. Remove the rod cover (E).
6. Remove the bolt, then remove the recline motor (A). The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.
7. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Replace the push nut with a new one. Make sure the push nut is installed correctly.
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Make sure the recline motor harness is routed properly.
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Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the mounting bolt before reinstallation.
