Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket . Remove the front seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
1	Push on Nut Tip: Cut off to remove and replace with new nut.
2	Front 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	Front Seat Recliner Actuator Retainer Clip
4	Front Seat Recliner Actuator Procedure: Disconnect the electrical connector.