OEM 2003 Cadillac DeVille Seat Motor

2003 Cadillac DeVille Seat Motor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front recliner seat motor on 2003 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: The first step for front seat power recliner motor replacement includes stripping the front bucket seat while watching out for SIR Caution warnings in Service Precautions. The first step removes the seat back trim cover along with extracting the push pin retainer that sits on the lower seat belt retractor trim cover's edge. Pull the back of the lower seat belt retractor trim cover to release it before removal. Begin by disassembling the recliner motor area of the recliner shaft until both the recliner motor and recliner sensor (if present) can be cleared from the motor's outboard side. To gain access the seat underneath disconnect both the recliner motor electrical connector and recliner sensor electrical connector then free the recliner sensor from the recliner motor housing. The clarifier must be taken off the recliner motor before pulling the motor out from the seat back frame. To install the motor simply fit it back onto the seat back frame then tighten the fastener until it reaches 9 N.m (80 lb in). Install the recliner motor electrical connector then put the recliner sensor onto the motor if the vehicle features memory adjustments. Verify the sensor fits snuggly in position. Feed the recliner shaft into position between the recliner sensor along with the recliner motor. After connecting any available recliner sensor wires place the retaining clip onto the shaft. The final installation step involves replacing the seat back trim cover and the lower seat belt retractor trim cover followed by installing the push pin fastener and front bucket seat.