Recliner Actuator - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH - 5-Seat | Remove And Replace: Remove
- Open all four doors and fully lower all windows.
- Move the front seats fully forward.
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Partially remove LH rear door seal.
- Remove the LH rear sill trim. See TRIM - C-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)
- Remove the fasteners securing the 60 seat frame to body.NOTE: 5x bolts, 11 mm, 37 N.m, Bottom seat bolts located behind main carpet.
- Fold down the 60 seatback assembly.CAUTION: Do not place any additional weight on the seatback. Doing so may damage the seat frame alignment tabs, which can cause unevenness between the 60 and 40 seatbacks.
- Remove the LH 2nd row seatback panel. See BACK PANEL - 2ND ROW SEAT - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the 2nd row 60 seat assembly from vehicle and leave the seat folded down.NOTE: Recommend assistance. Do not fold the seat up.
- Hold the 60 seat partially upwards with a hood prop but do not engage the seat lock.
- Release the clip and remove the center 2nd row inner B-cover.NOTE: 1x push clip, If you need extra access then fold the seat up but do not lock seat in the upward position.
- Release the actuator cable from the 60 seat frame clip, and then lift the cable up and away from the seat frame latch to separate it.
- Release the 60 seat recliner actuator connector.NOTE: 1x connector
- Remove the screws that attach the LH 2nd row seat back recliner actuator from the actuator pan.
Torque 2.5 N.m
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench