Seat Back Replacement - Front (Split Bench)

Seat Back Replacement - Front (Split Bench)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer toSeat Replacement - Split Bench (Seat Replacement - Split Bench) .
2. Remove the front seat riser trim cover. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat) .
3. Remove the armrest from the front seat. Refer toArmrest Replacement - Front Seat (Armrest Replacement - Front Seat) .
4. Remove the seat belt buckle from the front seat. Refer toSeat Belt Buckle Replacement - Center Front in Seat Belts.




5. Disconnect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion and pull the cushion cover open to expose the seat frame hinge.




6. Disconnect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the cushion and pull open the cushion cover to expose the seat frame hinge.




7. Remove the seat back recliner roll pins from the seat back hinge.




8. Remove the seat back bolts from the seat back hinge.




9. Lift up the seat back and set the seat back down on the front seat cushion.




10. Pull the side air bag wire harness from the front seat cushion/frame area.
11. Remove the seat back.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the front seat back on the front seat cushion.




2. Route the side air bag wire harness to the front seat cushion/frame area.





Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the front seat back hinge bolts (1) to the seat back hinge.

Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





4. Install new front seat back recliner roll pins to the seat back hinge.




5. Connect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion.




6. Connect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion.
7. Install the front seat riser trim cover. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat) .
8. Install the armrest in the front seat. Refer toArmrest Replacement - Front Seat (Armrest Replacement - Front Seat) .
9. Install the front center seat belt buckle to the front seat. Refer toSeat Belt Buckle Replacement - Center Front in Seat Belts.
10. Inspect the front seat back for proper operation.
11. Install the front seat in the vehicle. Refer toSeat Replacement - Split Bench (Seat Replacement - Split Bench) .