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Seat Back Recliner Mechanism

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Removal Procedure:




1. Remove the seat.

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Removal Procedure:




2. Remove the reclining handle.

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Removal Procedure:




3. Remove the side trim panel with power seat switch (if equipped).

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Removal Procedure:




4. Remove the seat cushion cover.

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Removal Procedure:




5. Remove the hinge pin nuts and the hinge pins.
6. Lay the seatback down
7. Remove the cables from the actuators.


Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Removal Procedure:




8. Remove the seat from the adjuster (Base Seat only).

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Removal Procedure:




9. Remove the screws attaching the reclining mechanism.
10. Remove the recliner mechanism.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Installation Procedure:




1. Install the recliner mechanism to the seat frame.

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Installation Procedure:




2. Install the seat to the adjuster (Base Seat only).

Tighten
Tighten the seat to adjuster bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb in).

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Installation Procedure:




3. Install the cables to the actuators with the cable tabs up.
4. Install the hinge pins, seatback release cables, and nuts.
Use a tread locking compound on the hinge bolts.

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

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Installation Procedure:




5. Install the seat cushion trim cover.

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Installation Procedure:




6. Install the side trim panel with power seat switch (if equipped).

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Installation Procedure:




7. Install the recliner handle.

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism: Installation Procedure:




8. Install the seat.