Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Seat Track: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the driver side seat assembly from the vehicle. Refer to the Body for the procedure.
3. Disconnect the power seat wire harness connectors.
4. Disconnect the power seat wire harness retainers from the seat track assembly.
5. Remove the four bolts that secure the power seat track assembly to the seat cushion frame.
6. If the vehicle is equipped with a split bench seat, remove the fasteners that secure the center seat cushion to the brackets on the power seat track
assembly.
7. Remove the power seat track assembly from the seat cushion frame.
CAUTION: Before installing the seat into the vehicle, be certain to adjust the seat fully rearward on its tracks. Then install and tighten the front track
mounting screws before installing the rear screws or the tracks may be damaged.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the power seat track assembly on the seat cushion frame and compare the old and replacement seat tracks to be certain the correct part is
available.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with a split bench seat, Install the fasteners that secure the center seat cushion to the brackets on the power seat track
assembly.
3. Install the four bolts that secure the power seat track assembly to the seat cushion frame. Torque the bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the power seat wire harness retainers on the seat track assembly.
5. Connect the power seat wire harness connectors.
6. Install the driver side seat assembly in the vehicle. Refer to the Body for the procedure.
7. Connect the battery negative cable.