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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1678384  Size: MF

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.

1

Front Seat Adjuster Outer Finish Cover

Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement.

2

Front Seat Adjuster Inner Finish Cover

Refer to Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement.

3

Front Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel

Procedure

  1. On the right and left sides of the middle portion of the seat back panel, insert a flat-bladed tool between the seat back panel and the seat back cushion to release the middle retainer tabs on each side.
  2. Push the tool against the tabs to release.
  3. Pull rearward at the bottom of the seat back panel to release the retainers on the lower portion of the seat back panel.
  4. Pull the panel down and rearward to release the upper retainer from the seat back frame.

4

Front Seat Riser Finish Cover

Tip
Pull rearward to disengage the cover from the seat riser.

5

Front Seat Head Restraint Assembly

Procedure

  1. Depress the button on the inboard head restraint guide to raise the head restraint to the full up position.
  2. Insert a small diameter tool into the hole on the inboard side of the outboard head restraint guide and pull upward to remove.

6

Front Seat Head Restraint Guide (Qty: 2)

Tip
Squeeze the bottom of the guide together and push up to remove from the seat back.

7

Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad

Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement.

8

Seat Recliner Shaft

Tip

    • Remove the recliner on the same side as the recliner motor.
    • Remove only the recliner shaft on the side of the recliner motor.
    • Do NOT rotate the recliner motor or seat back.

9

Front Seat Recliner Motor Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

  1. Disconnect any electrical connector.
  2. Reinstall the recliner, tighten the recliner to seat back frame and recliner to seat cushion frame bolts to ensure the inner and outer recliners remain aligned.
  3. Adjust the recliner motor when installing to ensure correct alignment.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

10

Front Seat Recliner Motor