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2008 Infiniti EX35 Base, AWD

2008-2009 Ex35; Driver Power Seat Will Not Move (ITB09-049)

2008 Infiniti EX35 Base, AWDSECTION 2008-2009 Ex35; Driver Power Seat Will Not Move (ITB09-049)
Publication date: 2009-09-28
Reference number: ITB09-049

2008-2009 EX35; DRIVER POWER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE

2008-2009 EX35; DRIVER POWER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): ITB09-049, Date of Issue:  September 28, 2009
INFINITI: 2008-2009 EX 35
CLASSIFICATION: BT09-037
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2008-2009 EX 35 (J50) 2WD with ADP ONLY; 2008-2009 EX 35 (J50) AWD with ADP ONLY
APPLIED VIN(S): 2WD vehicles built before JNKAJ(*)9E(*)9M 900055; AWD vehicles built before JNKAJ(*)9F(*)9M 950803
APPLIED DATES: 2WD vehicles built before April 9, 2009; AWD vehicles built before April 8, 2009

IF YOU CONFIRM

The driver power seat does not move in any direction at times, or not at all.

NOTE: This incident, should it occur, applies to Automatic Drive Positioner (ADP) equipped vehicles only.

ACTIONS

Verify the condition of the lumbar switch harness.

  • If the harness is found damaged:
    • Repair the lumbar switch harness.
    • Do not replace the lumbar switch unless the switch harness is not repairable.
    • Install the Passive Guide Rail Set (protector) and Felt Tape listed in the PARTS INFORMATION  section of this bulletin on Page 2.
    • For repair procedure, refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE  section of this bulletin starting on Page 2.
  • If the harness is not found damaged  , this bulletin does not apply.
    • Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for further diagnosis.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTIONS  (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You must closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE  as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

PARTS INFORMATION

PARTS INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION PART # QUANTITY
Guide rail set - Passive, RH (protector) 86900-1BA0A 1
Tape (felt tape) 84698-1BA0A 1

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding: 

CLAIMS INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT
Repair Driver Power Seat Switch & Harness (1) VX1SAA ZE 32 0.6
(1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the appropriate Switch Assy-Seat Lumbar part number as the PFP.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspect the Lumbar Switch Harness

NOTE: This incident, should it occur, applies to Automatic Drive Positioner (ADP) equipped vehicles only. 
  1. Write down all radio station presets.
    RADIO STATION PRESETS CHART

    Presets 1 2 3 4 5 6
    A            
    B            
    C            
  2. Unfasten the seat cushion outer finisher (finisher).
    • Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) as needed.
    • Protect all surrounding surfaces with suitable covering.
      NOTE: For this procedure, the seat does not need to be removed from the vehicle. Unfastening the seat (allowing it to be moved manually) will be sufficient.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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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.