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Seat Recliner Motor: Installation

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    NOTE: Avoid rotating the recliner shaft until the recliner is fully installed or the recliners will not be synchronized.
  1. Install the recliner motor in the following sequence:
    1. Position the recliner shaft through the recliner motor and RH recliner.
    2. Install a new one-way push clip onto the recliner shaft at the RH recliner.
    3. Slightly turn the recliner motor to align the bolt hole with the hole in the RH recliner and install the recliner motor bolt.
      • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    4. Connect the recliner motor electrical connector.
  2. Roll the backrest trim cover down, attach the hook-and-loop strips, install new hog rings (if equipped) and attach the backrest cover lower J-strips.
  3. Attach the 2 pin-type retainers and trim cover flaps to the recliners.
  4. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT  in this service information.
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