Backrest Adjustment Motor, Removing And Installing: Installing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling airbag units (for example, connecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Clean the thread on the shaft -3- with a thread tap.

Fig 1: Checking Position Of Backrest Frame -2- And Anchor -1-

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-- Check the position of the backrest frame -2- and the anchor -1- on the left and right side.

The left and right backrest frames must be in the position marked before removal -A and B arrows-.

-- If the left and right backrest frames are not in the position marked before removal, correct their position accordingly.

-- Position the backrest adjustment motor -1- on the bracket -3-.

Fig 2: Installing Backrest Adjustment Motor

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-- Replace the bolt -4-. Coat it with locking compound fluid and tighten it by hand.

It must still be possible to move the backrest adjustment motor.

-- First slide the shaft through the anchor (tunnel side) as far as the stop -2- in the backrest adjustment motor.

-- Check whether the profile of the inserted shaft and mount -2- in the backrest adjustment motor align.

If the shaft profile and the mount in the backrest adjustment motor align:

-- Slide the shaft through backrest adjustment motor and backrest frame.

If the shaft profile and the mount in the backrest adjustment motor do not align:

-- Connect an external power source (12 Volt) to the backrest adjustment motor -1-.

-- Rotate mount -2- until it aligns with the shaft profile.

-- Slide the shaft through backrest adjustment motor and backrest frame.

-- Apply locking compound to the threaded section of the shaft.

-- Install the new nut -4- on the shaft -3- and tighten it.

Fig 3: Checking Position Of Backrest Frame -2- And Anchor -1-

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-- Bolt the backrest adjustment motor on the bracket -3- and tighten it to the tightening specification.

Fig 4: Installing Backrest Adjustment Motor

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

WARNING:

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to WORKING ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.