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For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: LHD Shown; RHD similar.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 866873  Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat from the car. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the recliner handle.
  3. On SL2, SC2 and SW2 driver's seat, rotate the riser knob to the full down position and remove the riser knob.

  4. Object Number: 868124  Size: SH
  5. Remove the seat adjuster side covers.

  6. Object Number: 863874  Size: SH
  7. Remove recliner lever.

  8. Object Number: 863412  Size: SH
  9. On the Coupe passenger seat, remove the clip attaching the E-Z entry cable to the inboard recliner, and separate the cable from the recliner.

  10. Object Number: 859205  Size: SH
  11. Disengage the seat cushion cover rear J-strip at the bottom of the seat cushion frame.
  12. • Seat Cover (1)
    • Cushion Frame (2)
    • Foam Pad (3)
    • Cross Tube (4)
    • Seat Cover J-Strip (5)

    Object Number: 866897  Size: SH
  13. On all the passengers seats and SL, SL1, SW1 and SC1 driver's seats, loosen the seat adjuster bolts to assist in removal of the seatbacks.

  14. Object Number: 866888  Size: SH
  15. Remove the recliner bolts and remove the seat back assembly with the recliner mechanism and the cross tube attached to the seat back.

  16. Object Number: 863396  Size: SH
  17. Disengage the seat cushion cover J-strip at the bottom of the seat back cover and slide the seat back cover up to expose the recliner bolts.

  18. Object Number: 1224470  Size: SH
  19. Remove the recliner bolts and separate the recliner assemblies and the cross tube from the seat back assembly.
  20. Separate the recliners from the cross tube and remove the recliner covers from the recliners.

Installation Procedure

Important: LHD shown; RHD similar.


    Object Number: 1224468  Size: SH
  1. Install the recliner covers to the recliners.
  2. Assemble the recliner assemblies to the cross tube.

  3. Object Number: 1224470  Size: SH
  4. Install the recliners and the cross tube assembly to the seat back with the attaching bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the attaching bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 863314  Size: SH
  6. Pull the seat back cover down and engage the lower J-strips.
  7. Install the seat back assembly to the seat cushion assembly with attaching bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the attaching bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  9. Wrap the seat cushion cover rear flap to cover up the recliner cross tube and engage the seat cushion cover rear J-strip to the seat cushion frame.

  10. Object Number: 866897  Size: SH
  11. If loosened in the removal, tighten the seat adjuster bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the seat adjuster bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 863412  Size: SH
  13. On Coupe passenger seat, attach the E-Z entry cable to the inboard recliner and install the cable retaining clip.

  14. Object Number: 863874  Size: SH
  15. Install the recliner lever.

  16. Object Number: 868124  Size: SH
  17. Install the seat adjuster side covers.
  18. On SL2, SC2 and SW2 driver's seat, install the seat cushion riser knob.
  19. Install the recliner handle.
  20. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .