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Seat Back Recliner Actuator

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Seat Back Recliner Actuator: Removal Procedure:




1. Remove the seat.

Seat Back Recliner Actuator: Removal Procedure:




2. Remove the seat cushion trim cover.

Seat Back Recliner Actuator: Removal Procedure:




3. Remove the nuts and the release cables from the hinge bolts.
4. Remove the hinge bolts.
5. Lay the seatback down.
6. Remove the front actuator E clip and pin.
7. Remove the recliner cable from the actuator.
8. Remove the E clip from the rear pin.
9. Raise the seatback and remove the actuator rear pin.
10. Remove the actuator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Seat Back Recliner Actuator: Installation Procedure:





1. Position the hinge to the actuator with the arrow on the hinge pointed forward.
2. Install the rear pin and the E clip.
3. Install the recliner cable with the tab up to the actuator.
4. Install the front pin and the E clip.
5. Install the hinge bolts.
6. Install the release cable and nut to the right and left hinge bolt.
Use a thread locking compound on the hinge bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the hinge bolt nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

Seat Back Recliner Actuator: Installation Procedure:




7. Install the seat foam and seat cushion trim cover.

Seat Back Recliner Actuator: Installation Procedure:




8. Install the seat.