Removal And Installation: Installation
CAUTION:
Damage to the seat stow motor or seat frame may result if the gear teeth on both assemblies are not aligned properly (2). The seat must be temporarily reinstalled in the vehicle the ensure proper motor installation.
- Position the third row seat into the vehicle.
- Install the bolts that secure the hinges at the rear of the seat to the floor panel. Tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the stow motor to the seat frame shaft so that the motor teeth are in contact with the shaft teeth.
- Grasping the seat bottom, slightly move the seat up or down until the gear teeth mesh and the motor drops into place.
- Install the gear cover and secure with the retaining screws. Tighten the fasteners securely.
- Grasping the seat bottom, slightly move the seat up or down until the stow motor contacts the mounting surface on the seat frame. Install the stow motor retaining fasteners and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the motor electrical connector.
- Remove the seat from the vehicle.
- Install the seat cushion and cover assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Install the third row power folding seat. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Perform the third row power folding seat recliner calibration. Refer to THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT CALIBRATION . Verify proper seat operation.
