Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: Place the front seat in the highest vertical position. Remove seat adjusters as an assembly, and remove the power seat switch. You will need to reposition the seat adjuster to gain access to the vertical actuator bolts. The vertical actuator bolts are located between the lower seat track and the upper channel on the adjuster.
- Remove the front seat adjusters as an assembly from the seat cushion frame. Refer to Seat Adjuster Replacement - Front .
- Place a protective barrier inside the vehicle.
- Squeeze the oblong connector for the vertical drive cables.
- Disconnect the drive cable from the actuator (1, 4).
- To remove vertical actuators bolts (5, 9), perform the following steps:
- 5.1. Place the adjuster assembly onto the protective barrier inside the vehicle.
- 5.2. Connect the power supply to the adjuster assembly.
- 5.3. Using the power seat switch, place the seat adjuster in the full forward position.
Remove the rear actuator bolts (9).
- 5.4. Using the power seat switch, place the seat adjuster in the full rearward position.
Remove the front actuator bolts (5).
- If the actuator (4) is located next to the motor you will have to remove the motor support bracket assembly. Refer Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement - Front .
- Remove the actuator shaft nuts (2) from the top of the upper channel (3).
- Remove the vertical actuators (1, 4) from the upper channel (3).