Front Seat Recliner Motor - Vehicles With: Recaro Seats

Front Seat Recliner Motor - Vehicles With: Recaro Seats

Removal

1. Remove the front seat.
2. Release the front seat backrest cover rear lower retaining clip.







3. Detach the front seat backrest cover rear upper retaining clips.







4. Using a suitable knife, detach the front seat backrest cover from the front seat frame.







5. Remove the front seat backrest.
- Disconnect the front seat backrest heater mat electrical connector.







6. Remove the front seat tilt knob.







7. Remove the front seat tilt knob trim panel retaining screw trim cover.







8. Remove the front seat tilt knob trim panel retaining screw.







9. Remove the front seat tilt knob trim panel.
- Release the front seat tilt knob trim panel retaining tang from inside the front seat backrest frame.







10. Detach the front seat backrest trim panel lower retaining clips.







11. Remove the front seat backrest trim panel.







12. Disconnect the front seat recliner motor electrical connector.







13. Remove and discard the front seat recliner motor wiring harness tie strap.







14. Remove the front seat recliner motor retaining bolt.







15. Remove the front seat backrest hinge trim covers.







16. Remove and discard the front seat recliner motor spindle retaining clip.







17. Reposition the front seat recliner motor spindle.







18. Remove the front seat recliner motor.







Installation

1. NOTE:
- Install a new spindle retaining clip.
- Install a new tie strap.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.