2005 front (seats) removal

Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

Remove the engine front cover . Refer to Timing Belt Cover Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.

Remove the timing belt guide (703).
Remove the crank sensor and harness.


Timing Belt Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
Remove the right splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
Remove the engine balancer using the EN 46337 .

Remove the timing belt cover bolts (8).
Remove the timing belt cover (7).

A salvage yard would be a likely source of interchangeability information.

According to the service manual for my 2006 VUE, 2 bolts in front and 5 bolts behind the rear seat is all you need to remove to get the whole seat out. Removal of any components of the rear seat always starts with "remove the rear seat assembly".

two bolts hold the front of the seat down and five bolt hold the rear.
the 2 front bolt require a E10 socket.

TORX

Seatbelt bolt (t-50 I think) & 2 15mm bolts then rock the seat forward & it's out. Disconnect the electrical connections first

its not the module,,its more than likely the drivers side seat heater element,i would say the seatback element,remove the seat cover,just unlatch it under the seat from the rear of seat under it and then pull up its velcrod on,,and then youll see a little burn on the heater pad and thats your problem,then you need a new element,,,thats why theydont work,it causes a open in the system

spray with penetrating oil and let sit. hit with a big hammer. if it still will not come loose remove knuckle and use a press to remove bearing.

lift headrest to maximum and depress plastic sleeve button where the headrest shat come out off

just did one today. removed housing from car, and used a press . be careful of aluminum housing. also used penatrating spray. clean oxidation from inside bearing hole,then lubricating, helped in installation