Seat Back Recliner Replacement YC5 and YC6

1. Remove the bucket seat from the riser. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
2. Remove the screw that retain the recliner handle to the recliner. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement .
3. Remove the following seat cover J-hooks from the seat cushion frame:

•	The J-hook at the rear of the seat.

•	The J-hook on the recliner side of the seat.

•	The J-hook on the recliner side of the seat that retains the seat back cover and to the carpet to the seat back.





Important: When removing the recliner retaining bolts, note the position and length of the bolts. This will assist with reassembly.

4. Remove the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat cushion frame.
5. Remove the armrests, if equipped. Refer to Armrest Replacement .
6. Lift the seat back cover and pad above the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back frame.

Important: When removing the bolts, note the position and length of the bolts. This will assist with reassembly.

7. Remove the bolts that retain the recliner.

Important: Handle the seat carefully when just one side of the seat back is attached to the seat cushion. Improper handling may damage the seat back hinge or the lumbar support cable.

8. Remove the recliner from the seat back frame.

1. Install the recliner to the seat back frame.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back frame. Install the bolts in the locations noted during removal.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back frame to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

3. Refit the seat back cover and pad over the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back frame.
4. Install the armrests, if equipped. Refer to Armrest Replacement



5. Install the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat cushion frame. Install the bolts in the positions from which they were removed, as noted during disassembly.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat cushion frame to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

6. Install the seat cover J-hooks to the seat cushion frame as follows:

6.1.	Install the J-hook that retain the seat cover to the carpet on the back of the recliner side of the seat.

6.2.	Install the J-hook to the seat frame on the recliner side of the seat.

6.3.	Install the J-hook at the rear of the seat.

7. Install the screw that retains the recliner handle to the recliner. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement .

Tighten
Tighten the screw that retains the recliner handle to the recliner to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

8. Install the bucket seat to the riser. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .

Seat Back Recliner Replacement YC7

1. Remove the bucket seat from the riser. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
2. Remove the armrest from the recliner side of the seat. Refer to Armrest Replacement .
3. Remove the J-hooks that retain the carpet on the back of the seat cushion to the corners of the seat cushion trim cover.
4. Remove the screw that retains the seat back recliner handle to the recliner. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement .




Important: When removing the bolts that retain the seat back recliner, note the position and length of the bolts. This will assist with reassembly.

5. Remove the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back and seat cushion frames.

Important: Handle the seat carefully when just one side of the seat back is attached to the seat cushion. Improper handling may damage the seat back hinge or the lumbar support cable.

6. Remove the seat back recliner from the seat frame.

1. Install the seat back recliner to the seat frame.



2. Install the seat back bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back and the seat cushion frame.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the seat back bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Tighten
Tighten the seat back bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back and the seat cushion frames to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

4. Install the screw that retains the seat back recliner handle to the seat back recliner. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement

Tighten
Tighten the screw that retains the seat back recliner handle to the seat back recliner to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

5. Install the J-hooks that retain the carpet to the seat back and to seat cushion frame and to the corners of the seat cushion cover.
6. Install the armrest to the seat back recliner side of the seat. Refer to Armrest Replacement .
7. Install the bucket seat to the riser. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .