Seat Recliner Motor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE:
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE:
The manual recliners and power recliners are serviced as part of the backrest frame.
- Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front .
- Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front, Without Fold Flat .
- Detach the 2 pin-type retainers and trim cover flaps from the recliners.
- Release the 2 outer and inner backrest trim cover lower J-clips, hook-and-loop strips and partially invert the trim cover.
- Remove the one-way push clip on the RH side of the power recliner. Slide the recliner shaft out from the LH side of the seat enough to clear the RH recliner and power recline motor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the screw and the power recline motor.
CAUTION:
Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the backrest foam pad.