Recliner Motor Inspection

WARNING:

• Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the appropriate service information before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .)

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Slide hooks A in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and disconnect them from hooks B.
3. Open fasteners.
4. Disconnect the recliner motor connector.
5. Apply battery positive voltage to the recliner motor terminals and inspect the front seat operation.

• If not as specified, replace the front seat back component. (See FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)