Lumbar Support Actuator Replacement

2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Lumbar Support Actuator Replacement
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Fig 1: Identifying Lumbar Support Actuator Components
G04843007Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
LUMBAR SUPPORT ACTUATOR COMPONENTS REFERENCE

Callout Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to  FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS - POWER SEATS  . 
Preliminary Procedures 
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .
  2. Adjust the lumbar support knob until the lumbar basket is in the position of least support.
  3. Remove the barrel end of the cable from the lumbar actuator.
1 Front Seat Recliner Handle
Tip:  Pull firmly forward on the handle to remove.
2 Front Seat Outer Adjuster Finish Cover
Refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (NON FOLD FLAT)  and FRONT SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (FOLD FLAT) .
3 Front Seat Belt Buckle
Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT .
4 Front Seat Inner Adjuster Finish Panel
Refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (NON FOLD FLAT)  and FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (FOLD FLAT) .
5 Front Seat Lumbar Support Actuator Knob
Tip:  Remove the lumbar knob by pulling firmly on the knob.
6 Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad
Refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT .
7 Front Seat Lumbar Support Actuator Screw (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Tightening torque 
2 N.m (18 lb in) 
8 Front Seat Lumbar Support Actuator
RENDER: 1.0x

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