Pinpoint Test Ad: The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down/Fold Upright - Second Row, 40 Percent (RH Or LH)

AD1 CHECK THE OUTBOARD RECLINER AND CABLES FOR DAMAGE
- Remove the outboard recliner outer cover and check for foreign objects, disconnected or damaged cables or obvious damage to the outboard recliner.
- Pull the release strap and check the outboard recliner operation.
  - The release lever should move smoothly in both directions without binding and return to the rest position with light spring tension.
  - With the strap pulled, the backrest should move forward and rearward in all the recline positions.
  - With the backrest fully upright, release strap pulled fully rearward and with forward pressure applied to the backrest, the backrest should move slightly forward beyond the stopping point.
- Is there any foreign object, disconnected or damaged cables or obvious damage to the outboard recliner found?
1. YES : REPAIR any disconnected or damaged cables or damaged RH or LH recliner. INSTALL new components as needed. TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : Go to AD2.
AD2 CHECK THE RECLINER HANDLE POSITION
- Check if the recline handle is pointing downward instead of forward as compared the handle position of the 60 percent seat.
- Is the recline handle pointing downward?
1. YES : INSTALL a new outboard recliner. REFER to Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent, Taurus X . TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : DISASSEMBLE as necessary to CHECK for disconnected or damaged cables or damaged recliners. INSTALL new components as needed. TEST the system for normal operation.