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William Stevens Posted on Sep 08, 2015
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How do you remove the driver side seat to replace the power seat motor? the seat is stuck al the way forward. the motor runs but the screws do not turn.

The seat is stuck all the way forward, how do I remove the seat to replace the motor. The motor runs but h the screws do not turn.

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If the motor is turning it is not defective but rather the drive. And that can be cheaper to replace than the actual motor. Think about it, since a new motor does not come with drive components.

There are bolts on the movable carriage that the seat is affixed to. Remove the bolts and get rid of the seat and replace the worn gear responsible.

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Hi William:
Usually the seats are attached to the floor by four bolts.
Removal is a matter of opening the door,
put something soft on the ground to protect your knees
With a flashlight, look under the seat to locate the bolts.
With a socket or combination wrench, remove the bolts
unplug any electrical connections,
PRESTO!
Out comes the seat.

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