Removal Procedure
- Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
- Remove the front seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
- Remove the driver/passenger seat buckle side belt. Refer to Seat Belt Side Buckle Replacement - Driver in Seat Belts.
- Remove the seat back recliner handle.
- Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel.
- Remove the front seat cushion cover J-retainers.
- Lift the front seat cushion cover in order to access the seat back recliner bolts and cable.
- Remove the seat back recliner cable retaining screw from the outboard seat back recliner.
- Remove the cable from the outboard seat back recliner mechanism. Disconnect the cable from the outboard seat back recliner by rotating the cable downward approximately 90 degrees.
- Remove the cable (2) from the inboard seat back recliner mechanism (1) using the following procedure:
- Remove the cable from the seat back recliner mechanism. Discard the cable.
- Remove the front seat inboard seat back recliner bolts.
- Remove the front seat inboard seat back recliner mechanism (1).
| 10.1. | Unsnap the cable casing from the inboard seat back recliner. |
| 10.2. | Disconnect the cable (2) by rotating the cable end downward. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the front seat inboard seat back recliner mechanism.
- Install the front seat inboard seat back recliner bolts.
- Connect the new cable (2) to the inboard seat back recliner mechanism (1).
- Connect the cable to the outboard seat back recliner mechanism.
- Pull rearward on the cable casing in order to remove the cable slack.
- Install the seat back recliner cable retaining screw.
- Inspect the inboard seat back recliner after installing the cable by pulling back and forth on the seat back recliner arm. Ensure that no play is felt. If play is evident, replace the seat back recliner cable. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Cable Replacement .
- Inspect the seat back recliner for secure latching.
- Install the front seat cushion cover J-retainers.
- Install the seat cushion outer trim panel.
- Install the seat cushion outer trim panel screws.
- Install the seat back recliner handle.
- Install the seat back recliner handle screws.
- Install the driver/passenger seat buckle side belt. Refer to Seat Belt Side Buckle Replacement - Driver in Seat Belts.
- Install the front seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
- Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
Important: When installing the inboard seat back recliner mechanism, ensure that
the following conditions are met:
• The seat back recliner arm (1) is in the same position
the arm was at the time of removal. • The lower edge of the seat back recliner arm is parallel to the
rear edge of the recliner seat cushion arm (2) .
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.
Tighten
Tighten the front seat inboard seat back recliner bolt to 25 N·m
(18 lb ft).
Important: Do not apply excessive force in order to remove the slack. This action may partially unlatch the inboard seat back recliner.
Tighten
Tighten the seat back recliner cable retaining screw to 4 N·m
(35 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the Install the seat cushion outer trim panel screws to 1 N·m
(9 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the seat back recliner handle screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).
