2026-06-02

Strut Rod Assembly - Pitch - 2nd Row - LH (6 Seat) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13029502 0.90 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2026-06-02: Added PROC_BCS2L_R2-L_CALIBRATE-S2L-PITCH and PROC_BCS2L_R2-L_CALIBRATE-S2L-TRACK routines.

Remove

  1. Open the LH and RH front doors.
  2. Lower the LH and RH front windows.
  3. Open the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
  4. Remove the LH 2nd row seat underbelly trim. See Trim - Underbelly - 2nd Row Seat - LH (6 Seat) (Remove and Replace).
  5. Release the tabs (x14) and J clips (x2) that attach the lower cushion upholstery to the bottom of the seat frame.
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    CAUTION
    Use the 90 degree pick to release the J clips only. The lower cushion upholstery could be damaged by poking a hole through it.
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    Note
    Release the tabs and J clip at the outboard LH rear corner of the seat frame first, and then work towards the inboard RH rear corner.
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    Note
    Some vehicles may have tape in the seat frame area that must be cut to perform this step.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 6 in 90 degree tip miniature soft grip pick
    • Plastic trim tool
    • Retractable blade/knife
  6. Fold the seat cushion backwards.
  7. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the plastic base to the seat frame.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T25 socket
  8. Lift the plastic base sightly upwards, slide the inflatable air bag between the base and the seat frame, and then inflate the air bag to lift the plastic base enough to remove the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly from the frame.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Inflatable air bag
  9. Remove the metal push nut and spacer that attach the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly to the pitch motor.
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    Note
    Pry the nut upwards from each side and apply downward pressure to the top of the strut rod to remove the nut.
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    Note
    Discard the nut after removal.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
  10. Disconnect the hall effect sensor connector.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Pocket screwdriver
  11. Remove the bolts (x2) and nuts (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly to the seat frame.
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    Note
    Counter hold the nuts with a combination wrench during bolt removal.
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    Note
    Discard the bolts after removal.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Combination wrench 12pt 13mm
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T45 socket
  12. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly adapter to the strut rod.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T45 socket
  13. Position the gearbox onto the lower portion of lead screw.
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    Note
    The lead screw is keyed.
  14. Remove the gearbox lead screw from the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly tube.
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    Note
    Turn the upper portion of the lead screw counter clockwise, and then once unthreaded, pull outward to remove.

Install

  1. Position the gearbox lead screw into the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly tube, and then turn clockwise to attach the lead screw to the tube.
  2. Position the gearbox onto the upper portion of lead screw.
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    The lead screw is keyed.
  3. Install the new bolts (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly adapter to the strut rod.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T45 socket
  4. Install the new bolts (x2) and nuts (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly to the seat frame.
    20 Nm (14.7 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use a combination wrench to hold on to each nut from underneath during bolt installation.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Combination wrench 12pt 13mm
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T50 socket
  5. Slide the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly through the pitch motor, and then install the metal push nut and spacer that attach the strut rod to the motor.
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    Use the clip pry tool to push against the nut while applying pressure to bottom side of strut rod.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
    • Rectangular inspection mirror
  6. Remove the inflatable air bag from the plastic base and seat frame, and then install the screws (x4) that attach the base to the frame.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T25 socket
  7. Install the tabs (x14) and J clips (x2) that attach the lower cushion upholstery to the bottom of the seat frame.
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    Note
    Prior to installation, make sure that the tabs and J clips are spread evenly to avoid excess wrinkles in the lower cushion upholstery.
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    Note
    Install the tabs and J clip at the inboard RH rear corner of the seat frame first, and then work towards the outboard LH rear corner.
  8. Install the LH 2nd row seat underbelly trim. See Trim - Underbelly - 2nd Row Seat - LH (6 Seat) (Remove and Replace).
  9. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_BCS2L_R2-L_CALIBRATE-S2L-PITCHvia Toolbox:(link)
  10. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_BCS2L_R2-L_CALIBRATE-S2L-TRACKvia Toolbox:(link)
  11. Close the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
  12. Raise the LH and RH front windows.
  13. Close the LH and RH front doors.