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Front Seat Track Motor Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible:  No

WARNING:
  • Explosive materials

    Failure to follow specified procedures may result in death or serious injury due to improper handling of side airbags possible.

    • Only appropriately trained persons may carry out work on pyrotechnic components or the Airbag Control Unit.
    • Perform SRS disabling procedure prior to commencing work.
    • When replacing components of the SRS system, never install used or non-genuine components.
    • Pyrotechnic Components must be handled and scrapped appropriately.

Removal Procedure: 

The procedure for the left-hand component is identical to that for the right-hand side. 

  1. Move front seat to highest position.
  2. Remove front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
  3. Remove front seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT 
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  4. Unlock and disconnect electrical connector (1).
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  5. Detach the cable mount (1) from the connecting shaft (2).
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  6. Detach the connecting shaft (1) from mounting and carefully bend it upwards. Remove the connecting shaft from the seat track (2) at the same time.
  7. Detach and remove the connecting shaft (1) from the front seat track motor (3).
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  8. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

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  9. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

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  10. Lift the motor with the cross brace (1) and remove it in arrow direction with or without the connecting shaft (2).

Installation Procedure: 

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Installation note: Check connecting shafts (1) for damage and replace if needed. 

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the following.

    All fasteners must be tightened to torque specification! 

  2. Install front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
  3. Install front seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT 
  4. Diagnostics, Programming and Setup. Refer to DIAGNOSTICS, PROGRAMMING AND SETUP USING SCAN TOOL IN SERVICE