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The XV20 series of the Toyota Camry is Toyota's 6th generation of the Camry sedan.

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How to replace the motor for the driver's seat

that moves the seat forward and backwards

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@fweber you are sure that it is the "slide motor"? You did make sure that you checked the power, the motor thermistor, as well as the switch?

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this may be helpful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj-Yl18j...

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@fweber besides the great link by @jimfixer here are some written instructions:

REMOVAL

REMOVE FRONT SEAT

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the seat track covers.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts.

(c) Disconnect the connector.

(d) Remove the front seat.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the body.

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a) Headrest

(b) Switch knobs

(c) Seat cushion shield

(d) Lower seat cushion shield

(e) Power seat switch

2. REMOVE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 clips of the side airbag wire harness from the seat cushion frame.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts and seatback assembly.

3. REMOVE SEATBACK COVER

(a) Remove the hog rings and hooks.

(b) Remove the hook as shown in the illustration.

(c) Remove the headrest supports.

(d) Remove the hog rings and seatback frame from seatback cover with pad.

(e) Remove the hog rings and seatback cover from seatback pad.

4. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Remove the 1 clip of side airbag wire harness, 2 nuts and side airbag assembly from the seatback frame.

CAUTION:

 Do not store the side airbag assembly with the airbag deployment direction facing down.

 Never disassemble the side airbag assembly.

5. REMOVE LUMBER SUPPORT ADJUSTER

Remove the 2 screws and lumber support adjuster.

6. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

Remove the 4 bolts and seat cushion assembly.

7. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION COVER

(a) Remove the 2 clips, hook and seat cushion frame from seat cushion cover with pad.

(b) Remove the hog rings and seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad.

REMOVE SLIDE MOTOR

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Disconnect the No.1 drive cable, then remove the slide motor.

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