2005 Nissan Altima Driver's seat does not recline

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
52,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EUGENE1466
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Driver's seat does not recline. It's electric. The seat itself moves in all directions, but the back rest only moves forward and does not move back.

What should I look for? And, how do I remove the plastic cover on the left side of the seat to examine motors, wiring and controls?
Jan 18, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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YASGER
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[quote:716a4af788="Eugene1466"]Electrical problem
2005 Nissan Altima 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 52000 miles

Driver's seat does not recline. It's electric. The seat itself moves in all directions, but the back rest only moves forward and does not move back.

What should I look for? And, how do I remove the plastic cover on the left side of the seat to examine motors, wiring and controls?[/quote:716a4af788]

hard one... switch or motor. Would not know untill using a ohms meter to see if there is current going through the switch or not then if there is then the motor is sot... check junk years possible for thoses parts...
Jan 19, 2009 at 4:07 PM