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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:01 AM
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I saw this video, and I'm wondering how the seats can be reclined so far back in the SC430:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZErd...eature=related

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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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I have to do this every time my memory on my seats gets messed up. It absolutely can be done. Are you asking HOW to do it, or if this car is modded and has a special set up?

The seat can tilt almost all the way back to the rear back seat...very far.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by scdroptop
I have to do this every time my memory on my seats gets messed up. It absolutely can be done. Are you asking HOW to do it, or if this car is modded and has a special set up?

The seat can tilt almost all the way back to the rear back seat...very far.
Okay...how?
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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How to fix the memory seat settings not working or how to tilt?
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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tilt.
thanks
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Middle button...shown in pic. put your fingers towards the top of it and push back towards the rear seat. As you do that it will stop because it will hit the bench of the rear seat.

For the farthest tilt, you will need to bring your seat up more, then use the button that is up/down to tilt all the way back. Mine almost hits the top of the back seat! Does yours not work?

PM me if you need more help.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Regarding ALL THE WAY BACK...where is this up/down button you speak of?

The middle tilt button i got
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by KBALL
Regarding ALL THE WAY BACK...where is this up/down button you speak of?

The middle tilt button i got
Lift up on the longest button and it causes the seat to rise up.

Check out your manual - there is more information than you can shake a stick at in there and has all the info on controls. Even some I didn't know existed!

TIP: DO NOT PRESS THE HEADLIGHT WASH BUTTON WHEN YOU HAVE THE TOP DOWN. Big mistake.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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What mistake is it? You got washed?
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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scdroptop, thanks for your response, but it seems no matter what I try in my 2002 SC430 I just can't get the seats to recline back far. At it's furthest back position, the headrest is not anywhere even near the back seat.

Would you be able to describe in more detail how you get your seat to recline back far? I have tried to follow your instructions, but I can't seem to get it right, as the seat will not recline past a certain point which is still far from comfortable position (same on driver's and passenger's side).

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Middle button...shown in pic. put your fingers towards the top of it and push back towards the rear seat. As you do that it will stop because it will hit the bench of the rear seat.

For the farthest tilt, you will need to bring your seat up more, then use the button that is up/down to tilt all the way back. Mine almost hits the top of the back seat! Does yours not work?

PM me if you need more help.
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jzwu
What mistake is it? You got washed?
LOL, sprayed way up HIGH and I got wet..LOL
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jasone36
scdroptop, thanks for your response, but it seems no matter what I try in my 2002 SC430 I just can't get the seats to recline back far. At it's furthest back position, the headrest is not anywhere even near the back seat.

Would you be able to describe in more detail how you get your seat to recline back far? I have tried to follow your instructions, but I can't seem to get it right, as the seat will not recline past a certain point which is still far from comfortable position (same on driver's and passenger's side).
Mine either on a 2003. I'm beginning to wonder if the amount of recline is something they changed/improved on the '04's?

I bet bob would know! Bob?
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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You would think I would notice since i've owned an 02 and 05 but I think you are right:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...-enough-2.html
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2002 and 2003 don't go as far back as 2004+ models. The seat mechanism changed.

This was my 2004 and how I liked to recline it:

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Old May 26, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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Such a clean interior


Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
2002 and 2003 don't go as far back as 2004+ models. The seat mechanism changed.

This was my 2004 and how I liked to recline it:

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