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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Put the seat back in the full upright position.
  3. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  4. Remove the lumbar. Refer to Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 671466  Size: SH
  6. Remove the fasteners  (3) retaining the seat back frame (1) to the recliner.
  7. Lift straight up on the seat back frame  (1) in order to disengage the seat back frame from the recliner.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 671466  Size: SH
  1. Slide the seat back frame (1) straight down into recliner .
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the seat back frame fasteners (3).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat back frame fasteners (3) to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  5. Install the lumbar. Refer to Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement .
  6. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.