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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  2. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement.
  3. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.
  4. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement.

  5. Object Number: 1350222  Size: SH
  6. Remove the seat adjuster cable (3) from the seat adjuster.
  7. Remove the cable end from the seat adjuster (2) by removing the ball (1) though the round opening.

  8. Object Number: 1333093  Size: SH
  9. Remove the 4 bolts (1) securing the recliner assembly to the seat adjuster. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Replacement.

  10. Object Number: 1333670  Size: SH
  11. Remove the 4 bolts (1) securing the recliner assembly to the seat back. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Replacement.
  12. Remove the seat back recliners.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1333093  Size: SH
  1. Install the 4 bolts (1) securing the recliner assembly to the seat adjuster. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Replacement.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat recliner bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1333670  Size: SH
  3. Install the 4 bolts (1) securing the recliner assembly to the seat back. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Replacement.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat recliner bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1350222  Size: SH
  5. Install the cable end from the seat adjuster (2) by inserting the ball (1) though the round opening.
  6. Install the seat adjuster cable (3) to the seat adjuster.
  7. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement.
  8. Install the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.
  9. Install the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement.
  10. Install the seat in the vehicle. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.