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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat cushion from seat. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 792272  Size: SH
  4. Remove the push-in retainer (1) from the trim covers.
  5. Remove the trim covers.
  6. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  7. Remove the front seat belt assembly. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 295159  Size: SH

    Important: Note the electrical wiring routing during disassembly in order to ensure proper electrical wiring routing during reassembly.

  9. Disconnect and remove the remaining electrical connectors are attached to the seat back frame.

  10. Object Number: 792274  Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolt retaining the seat back frame to the riser.

  12. Object Number: 792277  Size: SH
  13. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the seat back frame to the recliner.
  14. Lift up on the seat back frame in order to disengage the seat back from the recliner.

Installation Procedure

  1. Slide the seat back frame down into the recliner and align the fasteners holes.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 792277  Size: SH
  3. Install the seat back to recliner bolts (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).


    Object Number: 792274  Size: SH
  5. Install the seat back to riser bolt (1).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  7. Install the front seat belt assembly. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement .
  8. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  9. Install the trim covers.

  10. Object Number: 792272  Size: SH
  11. Install the push-in retainer (1) to secure the trim cover.
  12. Install the front seat cushion. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .

  13. Object Number: 295159  Size: SH
  14. Route and connect the electrical connectors to the seat back.
  15. Install the front seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .