Seat Back Cushion Motor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the appropriate seat and place it on a workbench. Refer to or SEAT, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the seat back cover from the seat back frame. Refer to COVER, FRONT SEAT BACK, REMOVAL .
- Remove the four nuts (1) that secure the vented seat motor (3) to the seat back frame (2).
- Move the top of the seat back cushion out of way and disconnect the electrical connector (3) for the vented seat motor.
- Disengage the vented seat motor electrical harness retainer (1) and the connector (4) from the seat back frame (2).
- Disconnect the air bag electrical connector (1) and seat back heated pad electrical connector (3) located on the seat cushion pan (2).
- Remove the seat back cover and cushion (3) as an assembly and place on a workbench.
- Using Trim Stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent (4), carefully disengage the four retaining clips that secure the vented seat motor (2) to the vented seat pad (1) and remove the motor.