Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR System. Refer to ZONE 7 or ZONE 9 in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET .
Remove the seat back trim cover. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Remove retainer clip from the recliner motor end of the recliner shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Retainer Clip From Recliner Motor End Of Recliner Shaft
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Slide the recliner shaft out of recliner motor sensor (outboard side) far enough to clear sensor.
Disconnect sensor electrical connector from beneath the seat.
Release the recliner sensor from the recliner motor.

Fig 2: Identifying Recliner Motor Electrical Connector & Sensor
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