Equinox AWD V6-3.4L VIN F (2006)
Power Seat Motor: Customer Interest
Interior - Driver's Power Seat Inop./Grinding Noise
Subject:
Left Power Seat Inoperative/Grinding Noise (Replace Power Seat Motor)
# 06-08-50-011 - (10/12/2006)
Models:
2005-2007 Chevrolet Equinox
2006-2007 Pontiac Torrent
Condition
Some customers may comment on a grinding noise when moving the driver power seat.
Cause
This cause may be due to the customer pulling on the motor assembly by mistake.
Correction
Replace the power seat motor assembly using the following procedure:
1.
Release the seat belt from the seat.
2.
Remove the two retaining bolts and move the seat back.
3.
Tilt the seat forward to release it from the floor and disconnect the electrical connector.
4.
Remove the recliner handle by pulling it off the mechanism.
5.
Remove the left side outer seat trim panel and connector from the power seat switch.
6.
If the motor works but is noisy proceed to step 8. If the seat motor is inoperative, remove the two bolts that retain the track to the worm gear as see
in the illustration above.
7.
Slide the track back to gain access to the four T-20 TORX screws.
