Seat Back Recliner Mechanism
REMOVAL PROCEDURESeat 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.