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For 1990-2009 cars only

Bucket Seats Reclining Seatbacks

Vehicles with bucket seats have a manual reclining seat back function.


Object Number: 2079097  Size: B3

The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s).

To recline the seatback:

  1. Lift the recline lever.
  2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
  3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to an upright position:

  1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position.
  2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.