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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 863409  Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the seat cushion assembly and the seat back assembly. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .
  3. Remove the clip attaching the E-Z entry cable to the seat track assembly and remove the cable.

  4. Object Number: 866242  Size: SH
  5. Disengage the seat back cover J-strip at the bottom of the seat cover and the sliding seat back cover up to expose the recliner bolts.
  6. Remove the recliner bolts and remove the recliner from the seat back.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 863415  Size: SH
  1. Assemble the recliner mechanism to the seat back with the recliner fasteners. Transfer the recliner cover to the new mechanism.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the recliner seat back to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 866891  Size: SH
  3. Pull the seat back cover down and engage the lower J-strips.

  4. Object Number: 863409  Size: SH
  5. Install the cable to the seat track and install the clip.
  6. Install the seat back assembly. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
  7. Install the seat cushion assembly. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .
  8. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .