Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement Without AJ7

1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
2. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement .
3. Remove the head restraint guides (4 ) from the seat back frame (11).
4. Remove the recliner bolts (6) from the seat back frame (11).
5. Remove the pivot bolt (10) from the seat back frame (11)
6. Remove the seat back frame (11) from the recliner (8).

1. Install the seat back frame (11) to the recliner (8).

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 recliner bolts (6).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

3. Install the pivot bolt (10).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Install the head restraint guides (4 ) to the seat back frame (11).
5. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement .
6. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement With AJ7

Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling , or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
3. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement .
4. Remove the head restraint guides (6) from the seat back frame (7).
5. Unfasten the wire harness for the inflatable restraint module.
6. Remove the recliner bolts (9).
7. Remove the pivot bolt (13).
8. Remove the seat back frame (7) from the recliner (11).

1. Install the seat back frame (7) to the recliner (11).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the recliner bolts (9).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

3. Install the pivot bolt (13).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Fasten the wire harness for the inflatable restraint module.
5. Install the head restraint guides (6) from the seat back frame (7).
6. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement .
7. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling , or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.