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Power Seats, Front - Service Information - Grand Caravan, Town & Country

DESCRIPTION

POWER SEAT SYSTEM

Fig. 1: Identifying Power Seat System Components
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

A driver and passenger eight-way power seat is available on this vehicle. The power seat system allows the seat
occupant to electrically adjust the seating position using the power seat switch assembly (1 and 2) located on the
outboard seat cushion side shield (3).

The eight-way power seat includes a six-way adjustable seat cushion track (1) and a two-way power seat back.
The power seat can be adjusted up, down, front up, front down, forward, rearward, recliner forward, and
recliner rearward. The power seat system is also available with the heated seat option. Refer to Electrical -
Heated/Cooled Systems/Heated Seats - Description for additional information on the heated seats.

NOTE:

Driver seat shown in illustration above; passenger seat similar.

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Fig. 2: Identifying Power Seat Adjuster & Motors
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

The power seat adjuster (1) contains two reversible motors that are connected to worm-drive gearboxes that
move the seat adjusters through screw-type drive units. These motors are the height adjust motor (3) and the
front tilt motor (2). The third motor on the power seat adjuster is responsible for the fore and aft movement of
the power seat. The fore/aft motor (4) is a reversible motor that is connected through two flex drive cables to a
worm-drive gearbox that moves the seat adjuster through a screw-type drive unit. Each motor contains a self-
resetting circuit breaker to protect it from overload. Consecutive or frequent resetting of the circuit breakers
may damaged the motors.

The power seat adjuster assembly (1) includes the following major components:

The Front Tilt Motor (2) is located on the upper power seat adjuster assembly and controls the up and down
movement of the seat front only. The front tilt motor is available as a service part and if found to be inoperative
or damaged should be replaced. See Removal.

The Height Adjust Motor (3) is located on the rear of the lower power seat adjuster assembly and controls the
up and down movement of the entire seat. The height adjust motor is available as a service part and if found to
be inoperative or damaged should be replaced. See Removal.

The Fore/Aft Motor (4) is a reversible motor that is connected through two flex drive cables to a worm-drive
gearbox that moves the seat adjuster through a screw-type drive unit. This motor is responsible for the fore and

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aft movement of the power seat. The fore/aft motor is available as a service kit that includes the flex drive
cables. If the motor is found to be inoperative or damaged it should be replaced. See Removal.

Fig. 3: Identifying Power Seat Recliner
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

Power Seat Recliner - The power seat recliner replaces the manual seat recliner. The power seat option
includes an electrically operated power seat back recliner mechanism. The power seat recliner switch is integral
to the power seat switch assembly, but is actuated with a separate switch knob.

The power seat recliner motor assembly is mounted in the place of a seat hinge on the seat frame. The upper
hinge plate of the power seat recliner mechanism is welded to the seat back frame. The lower hinge plate and
the motor and drive unit of the power seat recliner mechanism is secured with two screws to the power seat
adjuster assembly, and is concealed by the outboard seat cushion side shield.

NOTE:

The power seat recliner motor cannot be repaired. If the unit is inoperative or
damaged, the seat back frame must be replaced. Refer to Body/Seats/FRAME,
Seat Back - Removal .

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Fig. 4: Identifying Eight-Way Power Seat Switch
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

Power Seat Switch - Vehicles may be equipped with a driver side eight-way power seat switch. The power seat
switches are paddle-type levers mounted on the outboard seat side shields. Movement of the seat cushions and
backs mimics the action of the switch paddles.

MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM

An electronic memory seat system is available on certain models. The memory system is able to store and recall
all driver side power seat positions, outside mirror positions and power adjustable pedal position. The system
can be set for two different drivers. On vehicles with a factory installed radio connected to the Controller Area
Network (CAN) data bus network, the memory system is also able to store and recall up to twelve radio station
presets (six AM and six FM), for two drivers. The memory system will also store and recall the last station
listened to for each driver, even if it is not one of the twelve preset stations.

The memory system will automatically recall all of these settings when a button of the memory switch is
depressed, or when the doors are unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (if enabled). If
the vehicle has more than two drivers the RKE transmitter recall of memory features can be disabled. This is a
customer programmable feature of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) set through the use of the
appropriate steering wheel switches. Refer to Electrical - Message Systems/Message Center/CENTER,
Electronic Vehicle Information - Operation for additional information on the customer programmable
features.

The memory system also has an "Easy Entry and /Exit" feature that provides the driver with more room to enter
or exit the vehicle. When the seat is in a memorized position, it will move rearward 55 millimeters or to the end
of its travel, whichever occurs first, when the key is removed from the ignition switch lock cylinder. This is also
a customer programmable feature of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) set through the use of
the appropriate steering wheel switches.

The memory system also has a "Tilt in Reverse" feature that tilts the outside mirrors down a fixed, incremental
angle when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE with the ignition switch in the RUN position. This feature
provides the customer with a better view of the ground and vehicle in the area of the rear tires when backing up.

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The mirrors move back to their previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE.

The memory system includes the following components:

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Memory Selector Switch - located in the driver door trim panel.

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Driver Door Module (DDM) - located in the driver door, behind the trim panel.

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Passenger Door Module (PDM) - located in the passenger door, behind the trim panel.

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Hall Effect Sensors - Outside Mirror - The hall effect sensor is permanently installed on the outside
mirror motor. This hall effect sensor is used to provide a reference signal to the memory heated seat
mirror module, letting the module know the exact position of the mirror.

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Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM) - located at ignition key cylinder.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter - located with ignition key.

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Memory Seat Module (MSM) - located underneath the driver seat and also controls the Adjustable
Pedals. For additional information on the PSM. Refer to Electrical - Electronic Control
Modules/Electronic Control Modules/MODULE, Memory - Description .

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Hall Effect Sensors - Seat Track - These hall effect sensors are permanently installed in each of the
power seat track motors. They are used to provide a reference signal to the memory heated seat mirror
module, letting the module know the exact position of the seat cushion and recliner.

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Radio - located in the instrument panel center stack.

Certain functions and features of the memory system rely upon resources shared with other electronic modules
in the vehicle over the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. The CAN bus allows the sharing of sensor
information. This helps to reduce wire harness complexity, internal controller hardware, and component sensor
current loads. At the same time, this system provides increased reliability, enhanced diagnostics, and allows the
addition of many new feature capabilities. For diagnosis of these electronic modules or of the CAN bus, the use
of a scan tool and the proper diagnostic procedures information are needed.

OPERATION

POWER SEAT SYSTEM

The power seat system receives battery current through a fuse in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
so that the power seats remain operational, regardless of the ignition switch position.

When a power seat switch is actuated, a battery feed and a ground path are applied through the power seat
switch contacts to the appropriate motor or motors. The motor and drive unit operate to move the seat in the
selected direction until the switch is released, or until the travel limit of the power seat track is reached. When
the switch is moved in the opposite direction, the battery feed and ground path to the motor is reversed through
the switch contacts. This causes the motor to run in the opposite direction.

MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM

The Memory Seat Module (MSM) receives battery current through a circuit breaker in the Totally Integrated

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Power Module (TIPM) so that the power seats remain operational, regardless of the ignition switch position.
When the driver memory seat switch control knob is actuated, a resistance signal is sent to the MSM via the
Controller Area Network (CAN) bus circuit. The MSM is responsible for the 12V battery feed and ground path
to the power seat adjuster motor. The adjuster motor operates to move the power seat adjuster mechanism
through its drive unit in the selected direction until the switch is released, or until the travel limit of the adjuster
is reached.

The MSM receives memory set/position switch input through the CAN bus circuit. The MSM also receives hard
wired input from the hall effect sensors, mounted on each of the driver power seat adjuster motors and the
driver side view mirror motor. The programmed software in the module allows it to know where the seat/mirror
is located in its designed travel by a pulse count generated from the hall effect sensors. This way, when the
memory switch is depressed the module will power the seat adjuster/mirror motors until the correct preset
location is achieved. The module will prevent the seat memory recall function from being initiated, if the
transmission gear selector lever is not in the Park position, or if the vehicle is moving. These inputs are
monitored over the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus circuit by the MSM.

A memory setting is saved by pressing the "set" button, then pressing either the memory "1" or "2" button
within 5 seconds of pressing the "set" button.

A memory setting is recalled by pressing either the memory "1" or "2" button, or by pressing the unlock button
on a "linked" Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (also known as the key fob).

For driver safety, memorized settings can not be recalled if the transmission is in a position other than Park or
the seat belt is latched.

The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) serves as the user interface for the memory system. It
displays memory system status messages and provides the user with the means for enabling and disabling the
many customer programmable features available on the vehicle, including those for the memory system.

Refer to Electrical - Message Systems/Message Center/CENTER, Electronic Vehicle Information -
Operation for additional information on the EVIC.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM

In order to obtain conclusive testing of the power seats with and without the memory system option, the
Controller Area Network (CAN) bus, and all of the electronic modules that provide inputs to, or receive outputs
from the memory system components must be checked. Use a scan tool and the proper diagnostic information to
accurately diagnose the power seat/memory seat systems.

If the driver power seat exhibits an interrupted or jerky motion, ensure the wire harness is connected correctly.
To verify the concern, obtain a scan tool and energize each axis one at a time. If any axis stops in approximately
2 seconds (without hitting the end of travel), the feedback for that axis may have an open, short or be incorrectly
connected. Check the wiring to that axis (module to motor). Repair any wiring problems and retry that axis.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information for complete circuit schematic or connector pin-out information.
For complete wiring diagrams refer to:

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for Grand Caravan.

Before any testing of the power seat system is attempted, the battery should be fully-charged.

POWER SEAT SYSTEM

Operate the power seat switch and move the seat in all directions. The seat should move in each of the selected
directions.

If the power seat adjuster fails to operate in more than one direction, proceed as follows:

1. Inspect the power seat adjuster motors to ensure the electrical connectors are fully seated to the motors. If

OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, connect the electrical connector to the fully seated position.

2. Check the power seat fuse in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). If OK, go to Step 3. If not

OK, replace the inoperative fuse.

3. Remove the power seat switch from the seat cushion side panel. Check for battery voltage at the fused B

(+) circuit cavity of the power seat switch wire harness connector. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair
the open circuit to the TIPM as required.

4. Check for continuity between the ground circuit cavity of the power seat switch wire harness connector

and a good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open circuit to
ground as required.

5. If the switch tests OK, check the wire harness between the power seat switch and the motor. If the circuits

check OK, replace the faulty power seat motor, track or seat back frame assembly. If the circuits are not
OK, repair the wire harness as required.

POWER SEAT DIAGNOSIS CHART

NOTE:

Vehicles equipped with the memory/heated seat option utilize a low voltage cut-
off feature. This feature turns off the 12V power to the power seat system
anytime vehicle voltage is below 11.0V. Be certain to check the vehicle electrical
system for proper voltage anytime the power seat system appears inoperative.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Power seat inoperative in
all directions

Blown Fuse or inoperative circuit
breaker

Check for damaged wiring and possible
circuit short, and repair as necessary.
Refer to the appropriate wiring
information for complete circuit
schematic or connector pin-out
information. For complete wiring
diagrams refer to:

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS

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for Grand Caravan.

Power seat switch

Perform appropriate power seat switch
test, and replace switch as necessary. See
POWER SEAT SYSTEM.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

Check for loose wire connections or
damaged wiring, and repair as necessary.
Refer to the appropriate wiring
information for complete circuit
schematic or connector pin-out
information. For complete wiring
diagrams refer to:

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Fore/aft seat movement
completely inoperative

Power seat switch

Perform appropriate power seat switch
test, and replace switch as necessary. See
POWER SEAT SYSTEM.

Fore aft motor or flex drive cable. Replace the fore aft motor assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Up/down seat movement
completely inoperative

Power seat switch

Perform appropriate power seat switch
test, and replace switch as necessary. See
POWER SEAT SYSTEM.

Height adjust motor or drive
assembly

Replace the height adjust motor and drive
assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Seat tilt movement
completely inoperative

Power seat switch

Perform appropriate power seat switch
test, and replace switch as necessary. See
POWER SEAT SYSTEM.

Front tilt motor or drive assembly Replace the front tilt motor and drive

assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Seat power recline
movement completely
inoperative

Power seat switch

Perform appropriate power seat switch
test, and replace switch as necessary. See
POWER SEAT SYSTEM.

Recline motor or drive assembly

Replace the power seat back frame
assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Seat motion chattering or
vibrating during fore/aft
movement

Foreign material under seat or in
seat track

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate seat tracks as necessary

Poor seat track lubrication

Lubricate the lower portion of the effected
seat tracks

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

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Binding or sticking of components Loosen seat track to vehicle mounting

bolts. Using the power seat switch, move
the effected seat reward to the track stops.
Tighten track bolts to proper torque and
recheck seat operation. If seat motion is
still abnormal, replace the fore aft motor
assembly.

Fore aft motor or flex drive cable. Replace the fore aft motor assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Seat motion chattering or
vibrating during up/down
movement

Foreign material under seat or in
upper seat track pivots

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate upper seat track pivots as
necessary

Poor upper seat track pivot
lubrication

Lubricate the effected upper seat track
pivots

Poor height adjust motor drive
assembly lubrication

Lubricate the height adjust motor drive
assembly

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Inspect and lubricate the effected upper

seat track pivots. Recheck seat operation.
If seat motion is still abnormal, replace
the power seat track assembly.

height adjust motor or drive
assembly

Replace the height adjust motor and drive
assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Seat motion chattering or
vibrating during seat tilt
movement

Foreign material under seat or in
upper seat track pivots

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate upper seat track pivots as
necessary

Poor upper seat track pivot
lubrication

Lubricate the effected upper seat track
pivots

Poor front tilt motor drive
assembly lubrication

Lubricate the front tilt motor drive
assembly

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Inspect and lubricate the effected upper

seat track pivots. Recheck seat operation.
If seat motion is still abnormal, replace
the power seat track assembly.

Front tilt motor or drive assembly Replace the front tilt motor and drive

assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Seat motion chattering or
vibrating during power
recline movement

Foreign material in seat back
frame pivots or drive shaft

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate seat back frame pivots and drive
shaft as necessary

Poor seat back frame pivot or drive
shaft lubrication

Lubricate the seat back frame pivots and
drive shaft

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Inspect and lubricate the effected seat

back frame pivots and drive shaft.
Recheck seat operation. If seat motion is
still abnormal, replace the seat back frame
assembly.

Recline motor or drive assembly

Replace the seat back frame assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

Check for loose wire connections or
damaged wiring, and repair as necessary.
Refer to the appropriate wiring

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information for complete circuit
schematic or connector pin-out
information. For complete wiring
diagrams refer to:

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Slow seat motion during
fore/aft movement

Battery voltage low

Check vehicle charging system operation.
Repair charging system and charge
battery as necessary

Poor power seat system ground

Check for loose ground connections or
damaged wiring. Refer to the appropriate
wiring information for complete circuit
schematic or connector pin-out
information, and repair as necessary. For
complete wiring diagrams refer to:

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Foreign material under seat or in
seat track

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate seat tracks as necessary

Poor seat track lubrication

Lubricate the lower portion of the effected
seat tracks

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Loosen seat track to vehicle mounting

Fore aft motor or flex drive cable. Replace the fore aft motor assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Slow seat motion during
up/down movement

Battery voltage low

Check vehicle charging system operation.
Repair charging system and charge
battery as necessary

Poor power seat system ground

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Foreign material under seat or in
upper seat track pivots

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate upper seat track pivots as
necessary

Poor upper seat track pivot
lubrication

Lubricate the effected upper seat track
pivots

Poor height adjust motor drive
assembly lubrication

Lubricate the height adjust motor drive
assembly

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Inspect and lubricate the effected upper

seat track pivots. Recheck seat operation.
If seat motion is still abnormal, replace
the power seat track assembly.

Height adjust motor or drive
assembly

Replace the height adjust motor and drive
assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)



SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

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Slow seat motion during
seat tilt movement

Battery voltage low

Check vehicle charging system operation.
Repair charging system and charge
battery as necessary

Poor power seat system ground

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Foreign material under seat or in
upper seat track pivots

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate upper seat track pivots as
necessary

Poor upper seat track pivot
lubrication

Lubricate the effected upper seat track
pivots

Poor front tilt motor drive
assembly lubrication

Lubricate the front tilt motor drive
assembly

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Inspect and lubricate the effected upper

seat track pivots. Recheck seat operation.
If seat motion is still abnormal, replace
the power seat track assembly.

Front tilt motor or drive assembly Replace the front tilt motor and drive

assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Slow seat motion during
power recline movement

Battery voltage low

Check vehicle charging system operation.
Repair charging system and charge
battery as necessary

Poor power seat system ground

Check for loose ground connections or

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damaged wiring. Refer to the appropriate
wiring information for complete circuit
schematic or connector pin-out
information, and repair as necessary. For
complete wiring diagrams refer to:



SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Foreign material in seat back
frame pivots or drive shaft

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate seat back frame pivots and drive
shaft as necessary

Poor seat back frame pivot or drive
shaft lubrication

Lubricate the seat back frame pivots and
drive shaft

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Inspect and lubricate the effected seat

back frame pivots and drive shaft.
Recheck seat operation. If seat motion is
still abnormal, replace the seat back frame
assembly.

Recline motor or drive assembly

Replace the seat back frame assembly.

Wiring problems (system or
vehicle)



SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Town & Country.

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS
for Grand Caravan.

Squeaks, noises and rattles
during fore/aft movement

Foreign material under seat or in
seat track

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate seat tracks as necessary

Poor seat track lubrication

Lubricate the lower portion of the effected
seat tracks

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Loosen seat track to vehicle mounting

bolts. Using the power seat switch, move
the effected seat reward to the track stops.
Tighten track bolts to proper torque and

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recheck seat operation. If seat motion is
still abnormal, replace the fore aft motor
assembly.

Fore aft motor or flex drive cable. Replace the fore aft motor assembly.

Squeaks, noises and rattles
during up/down movement

Foreign material under seat or in
upper seat track pivots

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate upper seat track pivots as
necessary

Poor upper seat track pivot
lubrication

Lubricate the effected upper seat track
pivots

Poor height adjust motor drive
assembly lubrication

Lubricate the height adjust motor drive
assembly

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Inspect and lubricate the effected upper

seat track pivots. Recheck seat operation.
If seat motion is still abnormal, replace
the power seat track assembly.

height adjust motor or drive
assembly

Replace the power seat track assembly.

Squeaks, noises and rattles
during seat tilt movement

Foreign material under seat or in
upper seat track pivots

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate upper seat track pivots as
necessary

Poor upper seat track pivot
lubrication

Lubricate the effected upper seat track
pivots

Poor front tilt motor drive
assembly lubrication

Lubricate the front tilt motor drive
assembly

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Inspect and lubricate the effected upper

seat track pivots. Recheck seat operation.
If seat motion is still abnormal, replace
the power seat track assembly.

Front tilt motor or drive assembly Replace the power seat track assembly.

Squeaks, noises and rattles
during power recline
movement

Foreign material in seat back
frame pivots or drive shaft

Remove foreign material. Clean and
lubricate seat back frame pivots and drive
shaft as necessary

Poor seat back frame pivot or drive
shaft lubrication

Lubricate the seat back frame pivots and
drive shaft

Loose components

Check and tighten loose components as
necessary

Binding or sticking of components Inspect and lubricate the effected seat

back frame pivots and drive shaft.
Recheck seat operation. If seat motion is
still abnormal, replace the seat back frame
assembly.

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STANDARD PROCEDURE

MEMORY SYSTEM PROGRAMMING

The Memory Seat Module (MSM) interfaces with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system via the Controller
Area Network (CAN) bus. The proper procedure of setting and recalling a memory position using the RKE is as
follows:

1. Press and release memory switch 1 or 2 to recall memory position 1 or 2.

2. Adjust the seat, recliner, adjustable pedal position, set radio station presets, and the side view mirrors to

the desired position.

3. Press momentarily and release memory switch S.

4. Within five seconds, press momentarily and release memory switch 1.

5. To link the RKE transmitter: within ten seconds, press and release the "LOCK" button on one of the RKE

transmitters

To program the second driver's position, repeat the above procedure using memory switch 2. The second RKE
transmitter can be programmed in the same fashion as indicated in 5.

To recall either of the programmed positions momentarily press and release either memory selector switch 1 or
2. If using RKE, just press and release the "UNLOCK" button on the proper transmitter for either position 1 or
2.

A recall is possible any time the vehicle transmission is in PARK and the seatbelt is unbuckled. This condition
is monitored by the MSM.

SPECIFICATIONS

Recline motor or drive assembly

Replace the seat back frame assembly.

DESCRIPTION

N.m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Fore/Aft Motor to Mounting Bracket

Screws

Front Tilt Motor and Gearbox

Assembly to Mounting Bracket

Screws

106

Front Tilt Motor Gearbox Spindle to

Front Seat Track Tube Screw

150

Height Adjust Motor and Gearbox

Assembly to Mounting Bracket

Screws

106

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MOTOR, SEAT, FORE AFT

REMOVAL

Fig. 5: Removing/Installing Flex Drive Cable Cover
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the inoperative front seat assembly. Refer to Body/Seats/SEAT - Removal .

3. Remove the flex drive cable cover (2).

Height Adjust Motor Gearbox

Spindle to Rear Seat Track Tube

Screw

150

Power Seat Track to Front Seat

Cushion Bolts

Seat Riser to Power Seat Track

Nuts/Bolts

Seat Riser to Vehicle Floor Nuts

WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any component diagnosis or
service of the front seats, when equipped with front seat air bags.
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two
minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing
further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the
airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions may result in
accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

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a. Using a small flat bladed tool, release the mounting strap (1) that secures the flex drive cable cover

(2) to the fore/aft motor (5).

b. Pivot the cover away from the cable and pull it away from the seat frame (4) to disengage the cover

slot from the mounting tab (3).

Fig. 6: Removing/Installing Flex Drive Cable
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4. Remove the flex drive cable.

a. Carefully bend the flex drive cable at the center and pull the motor end (3) away from the fore/aft

motor (1) to disengage.

b. Pull the cable out of the screw drive assembly (2) and remove from seat track.

Fig. 7: Removing/Installing Short Flex Drive Cable & Fore/Aft Motor
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5. Disconnect the fore aft motor electrical connector.

6. Remove the fore/aft motor to mounting bracket retaining screws (1).

7. Remove the fore/aft motor (3).

8. Remove the short flex drive cable (2) from the seat frame assembly (4).

INSTALLATION

1. Using the square drive end of the old flex drive cable and a variable speed drill motor, drive the seat track

screw drive assemblies reward until they reach the rear stops.

a. Clamp one end of the old cable into the drill motor chuck.

b. Put the other cable end into the seat track screw drive cable slot and slowly drive the seat track

assembly reward until it reaches the rear stops. Take care not to bind the cable when the drive
reaches the stop.

c. Repeat this procedure for the other seat track.

WARNING:

CAUTION: Seat track side to side timing may be off if the fore aft motor was

completely inoperative prior to removal. In the event the track timing is in
question, proceed to Step 1 for track timing procedure. If track timing is
not in question proceed to Step 2.

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Fig. 8: Removing/Installing Short Flex Drive Cable & Fore/Aft Motor
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2. Install the short flex drive cable (2) into the seat frame assembly (4). Ensure the square cable end is

properly aligned and fully inserted into the square drive slot of the screw drive assembly.

3. Install the fore/aft motor (3) ensuring the square cable end is properly aligned and fully inserted into the

square drive slot of the motor.

4. Install the motor retaining screws (1). Tighten the screws to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).

Fig. 9: Removing/Installing Flex Drive Cable
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5. Install the flex drive cable.

a. Install the flex drive cable into the seat frame assembly (2). Ensure the square cable end is properly

aligned and fully inserted into the square drive slot of the screw drive assembly.

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b. Install the flex drive cable into the fore/aft motor (1). Ensure the square cable end is properly

aligned and fully inserted into the square drive slot of the motor assembly (3).

Fig. 10: Removing/Installing Flex Drive Cable Cover
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6. Position the flex drive cable cover (2) onto the seat track assembly (4). Ensure the cover slots are properly

aligned and fully inserted onto the mounting tabs (3).

7. Pivot the cable cover towards the cable and onto the fore/aft motor (5).

8. Secure the cover to the motor with the retaining strap (1).

9. Connect the fore/aft motor electrical connector.

10. Install the power seat. Refer to Body/Seats/SEAT - Installation .

11. Verify proper power seat operation.

MOTOR, SEAT, HEIGHT ADJUST

REMOVAL

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Fig. 11: Removing/Installing Height Adjust Motor & Gearbox Assembly
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the inoperative front seat assembly. Refer to Body/Seats/SEAT - Removal .

3. Disconnect the height adjust motor electrical connector.

4. Remove the height adjust motor gearbox spindle (1) retaining screw (4).

5. Remove the motor retaining screws (3).

6. Remove the height adjust motor and gearbox assembly (2) from the seat track.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

Use caution when removing the height adjust motor and gearbox
assembly (2) if the motor is inoperative, and the power seat is not in
the full up position. The seat adjuster assembly is under load from
the height adjust assist spring and may cause the motor to rotate
under pressure when the fasteners are removed. The seat adjuster
assembly also may spring upward when the motor is removed. If the
height adjust motor is operative, move the power seat to the full up
position prior to disconnecting the battery.

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Fig. 12: Removing/Installing Height Adjust Motor & Gearbox Assembly
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1. Screw the height adjust motor gearbox spindle (1) in or out as necessary until the motor retaining screws

(3) and spindle screw (4) holes are aligned and all fasteners can be installed.

2. Position the height adjust motor and gearbox assembly (2) onto the seat track.

3. Install the motor retaining screws (3). Tighten the screws to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).

4. Install the height adjust motor gearbox spindle (1) retaining screw (4). Tighten the screw to 17 N.m (150

in. lbs.).

5. Connect the motor electrical connector.

6. Install the power seat. Refer to Body/Seats/SEAT - Installation .

7. Verify proper power seat operation.

MOTOR, SEAT, TILT

REMOVAL

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Fig. 13: Removing/Installing Front Tilt Motor & Gearbox Assembly
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the inoperative front seat assembly. Refer to Body/Seats/SEAT - Removal .

3. Disconnect the front tilt motor electrical connector.

4. Remove the front tilt motor gearbox spindle (3) retaining screw (2).

5. Remove the motor retaining screws (4).

6. Remove the front tilt motor and gearbox assembly (1) from the seat track.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

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Fig. 14: Removing/Installing Front Tilt Motor & Gearbox Assembly
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1. Screw the front tilt motor gearbox spindle (3) in or out as necessary until the motor retaining screws (4)

and spindle screw (2) holes are aligned and all fasteners can be installed.

2. Position the front tilt motor and gearbox assembly (1) onto the seat track.

3. Install the motor retaining screws (4). Tighten the screws to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).

4. Install the front tilt motor gearbox spindle (3) retaining screw (2). Tighten the screw to 17 N.m (150 in.

lbs.).

5. Connect the motor electrical connector.

6. Install the power seat. Refer to Body/Seats/SEAT - Installation .

7. Verify proper power seat operation.

SWITCH, MEMORY

DESCRIPTION

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Fig. 15: Locating Memory Switch
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Vehicles equipped with the memory system have a memory switch (1) mounted to the driver side front door
trim panel (9). This switch is used to set and recall all of the memory system settings for up to two drivers. The
memory switch is a resistor multiplexed unit that is hard wired to the left Front Door Module (FDM). The left
FDM in turn sends out the memory system set and recall requests to the other electronic modules over the
Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus.

The memory switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if inoperative or damaged, it must be replaced.

OPERATION

The memory switch has three momentary switch buttons labeled Set, 1 and 2. When the memory set switch is
depressed, a resistance value is sent to the left Front Door Module (FDM) via hard wired connections. When the
memory system is in "set" mode a chime will be generated and a message will appear in the electronic vehicle
information center display (if equipped).

REMOVAL

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Fig. 16: Removing/Installing Memory Switch
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the driver front door trim panel. Refer to Body/Door - Front/PANEL, Door Trim - Removal .

3. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the memory switch (3) to the back of the driver front door trim

panel (2).

4. Remove the memory switch.

INSTALLATION

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Fig. 17: Removing/Installing Memory Switch
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1. Position the memory switch (3) and install and tighten the two screws (1) that secure it to the back of the

driver front door trim panel (2).

2. Install the driver front door trim panel. Refer to Body/Door - Front/PANEL, Door Trim - Installation .

3. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

SWITCH, SEAT

DESCRIPTION

Fig. 18: Identifying Power Seat Switch Assembly
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The driver and passenger power seat can be adjusted in eight different ways using the power seat switch. The
power seat switch is located on the lower outboard side of the seat cushion on the seat cushion side shield (3) on
all models. The eight-way power seat system incorporates a switch with both the seat cushion control paddle (2)
and seat back recliner paddle (1).

The individual switches in the power seat switch assembly cannot be repaired. If one switch is damaged or
inoperative, the entire power seat switch assembly must be replaced.

OPERATION

NOTE:

Driver power seat shown in illustration above; passenger seat similar.

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When a power seat switch is actuated, a battery feed and a ground path are applied through the switch contacts
to the power seat adjuster or recliner adjuster motor. The selected adjuster motor operates to move the seat or
recliner through its drive unit in the selected direction until the switch is released, or until the travel limit of the
adjuster is reached. When the switch is moved in the opposite direction, the battery feed and ground path to the
motor are reversed through the switch contacts. This causes the adjuster motor to run in the opposite direction.

On vehicles equipped with memory system, a resistance signal is sent to the Memory Seat Module (MSM) via
the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus circuit, when the driver memory seat switch control knob is actuated.
The MSM is responsible for the 12v battery feed and ground path to the power seat adjuster motor. The adjuster
motor operates to move the power seat adjuster mechanism through its drive unit in the selected direction until
the switch is released, or until the travel limit of the adjuster is reached.

No power seat switch should be held applied in any direction after the adjuster has reached its travel limit. The
power seat adjuster motors each contain a self-resetting circuit breaker to protect them from overload. However,
consecutive or frequent resetting of the circuit breaker may result in motor damage.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

POWER SEAT SWITCH

DRIVER WITHOUT MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM

Fig. 19: Identifying Power Seat Switch Terminals - Without Memory Seat System
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the power seat switch from the power seat. Refer to Electrical - Power Systems/Power

Seats/SWITCH, Power Folding Seat - Removal .

3. Use an ohmmeter to test the continuity of the power seat switch. Refer to DRIVER POWER SEAT

SWITCH WITHOUT MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM CONTINUITY . If not OK, replace the faulty
power seat switch. If switch tests OK, see POWER SEAT SYSTEM.

DRIVER POWER SEAT SWITCH WITHOUT MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM CONTINUITY

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PASSENGER SEAT

Fig. 20: Identifying Power Seat Switch Terminals - Without Memory Seat System
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the power seat switch from the power seat. Refer to Electrical - Power Systems/Power

Seats/SWITCH, Power Folding Seat - Removal .

3. Use an ohmmeter to test the continuity of the power seat switch. Refer to PASSENGER POWER SEAT

SWITCH CONTINUITY . If not OK, replace the faulty power seat switch. If switch tests OK, see
POWER SEAT SYSTEM.

PASSENGER POWER SEAT SWITCH CONTINUITY

SWITCH POSITION

CONTINUITY BETWEEN

OFF

7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

RECLINER UP

6-3, 7-1, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

RECLINER DOWN

6-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

HORIZONTAL FORWARD

6-8, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

HORIZONTAL REARWARD

6-4, 7-1, 7-3, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

FRONT TILT DOWN

6-5, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

FRONT TILT UP

6-9, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-10, 7-11

REAR TILT DOWN

6-10, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-11

REAR TILT UP

6-11, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10

SWITCH POSITION

CONTINUITY BETWEEN

OFF

7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

RECLINER UP

6-3, 7-1, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

RECLINER DOWN

6-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

HORIZONTAL FORWARD

6-8, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

HORIZONTAL REARWARD

6-4, 7-1, 7-3, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

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DRIVER WITH MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM

Fig. 21: Identifying Power Seat Switch Terminals - Driver Seat With Memory Seat System
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the power seat switch from the power seat. Refer to Electrical - Power Systems/Power

Seats/SWITCH, Power Folding Seat - Removal .

3. Use an ohmmeter to test the resistance of the power seat switch. Refer to DRIVER POWER SEAT

SWITCH WITH MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM CONTINUITY . If not OK, replace the faulty power
seat switch. If switch tests OK, see POWER SEAT SYSTEM.

DRIVER POWER SEAT SWITCH WITH MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM CONTINUITY

FRONT TILT DOWN

6-5, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

FRONT TILT UP

6-9, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-10, 7-11

REAR TILT DOWN

6-10, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-11

REAR TILT UP

6-11, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10

SWITCH POSITION

CONTINUITY BETWEEN

RESISTANCE VALUE

OFF

10-4

OPEN

OFF

10-11

OPEN

OFF

1-4

47 OHMS

OFF

1-11

47 OHMS

REAR TILT UP

10-11

169 OHMS

REAR TILT DOWN

10-11

76 OHMS

HORIZONTAL FORWARD

10-11

43 OHMS

HORIZONTAL REARWARD

10-11

10 OHMS

RECLINER UP

10-4

43 OHMS

RECLINER DOWN

10-4

10 OHMS

FRONT TILT UP

10-4

169 OHMS

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REMOVAL

Fig. 22: Removing/Installing Power Seat Switch
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the seat cushion side shield (3). Refer to Body/Seats/SIDE SHIELDS, Seat Cushion -

Removal .

3. Disconnect the power seat switch electrical harness connector (4).

4. Using a small flat bladed tool, gently release the four mounting tabs (1) that secure the power seat switch

(2) and separate switch from side shield (3).

INSTALLATION

FRONT TILT DOWN

10-4

76 OHMS

ALL RESISTANCE VALUES ARE ± FIVE PERCENT

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Fig. 23: Removing/Installing Power Seat Switch
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1. Position the power seat switch (2) onto the seat cushion side shield (3). Gently apply pressure to the

switch until the four mounting tabs (1) are fully seated into place.

2. Connect the power seat switch electrical connector (4).

3. Install the seat cushion side shield. Refer to Body/Seats/SIDE SHIELDS, Seat Cushion - Installation .

4. Connect the battery negative cable.

5. Verify normal operation of the power seat assembly.

TRACK, SEAT

REMOVAL

WARNING:

NOTE:

Driver seat shown in illustrations; passenger seat similar.

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Fig. 24: Removing/Installing Seat Bottom Closeout
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1. Position the seat so that the heads of the bolts which secure the rear of the seat riser to the track can be

accessed.

2. Remove the seat from the vehicle and place it on a workbench. Refer to Body/Seats/SEAT - Removal .

3. Remove the inboard seat cushion side shield. Refer to Body/Seats/SIDE SHIELDS, Seat Cushion -

Removal .

4. Remove the push-pin retainers (1) that secure the two elastic straps (4) of the seat bottom closeout (3) to

the bottom of the seat cushion frame (2) and remove the closeout.

Fig. 25: Removing/Installing Seat Track Assembly
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NOTE:

Heated seat shown in illustration above; non-heated seat similar.

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5. If equipped, remove the heated seat module (4) from the bottom of the seat cushion frame (3).

6. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the power seat motors (1) and the seat track position sensor

(8) and remove the wire harness (7) from the bottom of the seat cushion frame and the seat riser (9).

7. If required, remove the seat track position sensor from the seat track.

8. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the four seat track mounting brackets (3) to the bottom of the seat

cushion frame.

9. Disengage the seat track mounting brackets from the bottom of the seat cushion frame and remove the

seat track assembly (6) from the frame.

Fig. 26: Removing/Installing Seat Riser
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10. If required, remove the wire harness retaining bracket (4) from the bottom of the seat riser (2).

11. Remove the two nuts (1) and the two bolts (3) that secure the seat riser to the seat track and remove the

riser.

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

Driver seat shown in illustrations; passenger seat similar.

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Fig. 27: Removing/Installing Seat Riser
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1. Position the seat riser (2) to the seat track and install the retaining two nuts (1) and bolts (3). Tighten the

nuts and bolts to 48 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).

2. Install the wire harness retaining bracket (4) onto the seat riser.

Fig. 28: Removing/Installing Seat Track Assembly
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3. If removed, install the seat track position sensor (8).

4. Position the seat track assembly (6) to the bottom of the seat cushion frame (5). Make sure the seat track

is properly located and that the plastic isolators are correctly installed.

NOTE:

Heated seat shown in illustration above; non-heated seat similar.

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5. Engage the four seat track mounting brackets (3) to the bottom of the seat cushion frame and install the

retaining bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the wire harness (7) to the bottom of the seat cushion frame and to the seat riser (9) and connect

the wire harness connectors to the power seat motors (1) and the seat track position sensor.

7. If equipped, install the heated seat module (4) onto the bottom of the seat cushion frame.

Fig. 29: Removing/Installing Seat Bottom Closeout
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8. Position the seat bottom closeout (3) to the rear of the seat and install the push-pin retainers (1) that

secure the two elastic straps (4) to the bottom of the seat cushion frame (2).

9. Install the inboard seat cushion side shield. Refer to Body/Seats/SIDE SHIELDS, Seat Cushion -

Installation .

10. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Body/Seats/SEAT - Installation .

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