Seat Angle Adjustment Motor, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect electrical harness connector -3- on seat angle adjustment motor -4-.

Fig 1: Disconnect Electrical Harness Connector On Seat Angle Adjustment Motor

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-- Remove the bolt -2- for the adjustment spindle -5- (preset by the manufacturer).

-- Do not damage the bushing -1- inserted in the bearing area -2- when removing the bolt.

Fig 2: Do Not Damage Bushing Inserted In Bearing Area When Removing Bolt

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CAUTION:

The bushings cannot be replaced with workshop materials.
If the bushings are damaged, replace the corresponding components.

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

Fig 3: Disconnect Electrical Harness Connector On Seat Angle Adjustment Motor

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-- Remove the seat angle adjustment motor from the front seat.