Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Replacement

Fig 1: Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation . Remove the front seat back cushion pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Pad Replacement . Remove the front seat head restraint actuator. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Actuator Replacement .
1	Push on Nut NOTE: Cut off to remove and replace with new nut.
2	Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Cross Bar Procedure Clamp the lower seat back frame so that the seat back does not move while replacing the recliner actuator. Using a hammer and brass punch tap the bar out far enough to release from the recliner actuator motor.
3	Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution Tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in)
4	Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector.