Lumbar Support 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 applicable 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.] .)

Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Slide hooks A in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and disconnect them from hooks B.

Fig 1: Moving Lumbar Support Motor Hook
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Open fasteners.

Fig 2: Lumbar Support Motor Fasteners
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Disconnect the lumber support motor connector.
Apply battery positive voltage to the lumber support motor terminals and inspect the front seat operation.

Fig 3: Checking Front Seat Operation (Forward And Backward)
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- If not as specified, replace the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)