Motor - Headrest - Driver's (Remove and Replace)

Removal

Remove the driver's headrest trim (refer to procedure).
Disconnect 12V power (refer to procedure).
Carefully cut the cable tie that secures the headrest motor harness to the LH seat frame.

Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Disconnect the headrest motor electrical connector.

Electrical connector highlighted
Remove the screws (x2) that secure the headrest trim to the seat (torque X Nm).

Note: The following image shows the headrest trim still installed.
Use a trim tool to release the clips (x6) that secure the upper seat backing to the seat frame.

Note: The upper seat backing hangs forward, away from the working area.

Remove the screws (x6) that secure the headrest frame plate to the seat frame (torque 1.5 Nm).

Caution: Take care not to overtorque the screws.
Release the clips (x3) that secure the headrest frame plate to the seat frame. Remove the headrest frame plate.
Remove and discard the screws (x4) that secure the headrest motor assembly to the seat frame (torque 8 Nm).
Remove the headrest motor assembly from the vehicle and place it on a soft, clean surface.
Release the headrest motor plate from the headrest motor assembly.

Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).

Headrest motor plate highlighted

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Caution: Replace any broken clips.

Caution: Replace all Patchbolt(s).

Ensure that the headrest motor harness is routed in front of the seat frame.

Front latch	Rear latch
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Use a new cable tie to secure the headrest motor harness to the seat frame. Remove any excess tie.
Use Toolbox to perform the "Seat Calibration" procedure.

Note: If the same headrest motor was reinstalled, it is not necessary to perform the "Seat Calibration" procedure. Cycle the seat fully forward and rearward 2-3 times to calibrate the headrest.