Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Driver Front Seat Module (DSM): Installation
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the DSM following the on-screen instructions.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Operate the seat in all directions through the full range of travel to set soft stops and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
If equipped with memory pedals, operate the pedals in all directions through the full range of travel to set soft stops and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
If equipped with a memory steering column, use the steering column control switch to set the soft stops as followed:
- Move the column rearward until it reaches the end of travel and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the column has reached the end of travel.
- Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the motor has reached the end of travel. This clears any unintended soft stops.
- Move the column forward until it reaches the end of travel and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the motor has reached the end of travel.
- Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the motor has reached the end of travel. This clears any unintended soft stops.
- Repeat the sequence moving the column up and down.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.