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Motor - Seat Tilt - Driver Seat - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the driver seat - seat tilt motor to seat cushion frame for installation
    NOTE: Hold the tilt motor up and against the seat frame. Ensure the motor alignment pins are visible in the seat frame.
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  2. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the driver seat - seat tilt motor to the seat assembly.

    7.5 N.m (5.5 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Do not remove the fastener for the adjustment arm.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 8 mm socket
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  3. Install a new bolt that attaches the driver seat - seat tilt motor adjustment arm to the seat assembly.

    16 N.m (11.8 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T40 socket
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  4. Connect the driver seat - seat tilt motor electrical connector.
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  5. Connect the electrical harness to the back rest and cushion adjust switch assembly, and then verify the functions of the seat switches.
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  6. Position the driver seat outboard side shield onto the seat, and then install the clips (x7) that attach the side shield to the seat.

    Tip: Apply pressure to the side shield to fully seat the clips. The side shield should sit flush against the seat cushion.

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  7. Install the driver seat recliner adjust button. See BUTTON - RECLINER ADJUST - DRIVER SEAT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  8. Install the driver seat cushion adjust button. See BUTTON - CUSHION ADJUST - DRIVER SEAT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Install the screw that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly.

    4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  10. Position the LH front seat belt to the seat, and then engage the lock mechanism that attaches the LH front seat belt to the seat.
    NOTE: Rotate the lock clockwise to reattach the seat belt.
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  11. Perform a seat calibration. See SEAT - 1ST ROW (CALIBRATION) .
  12. Move the driver seat to the original position.
  13. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.