Manual Seat Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Manual Seat Replacement - Removal Procedure:

1. Remove the roof lift off panel or lower the convertible top to provide additional space for seat removal.
2. Tilt the steering wheel full up.

Manual Seat Replacement - Removal Procedure:

3. Position the seat rearward.
4. Remove the push pins and covers from the front of the adjuster legs.
5. Remove the nuts from the front of the adjuster legs.

Manual Seat Replacement - Removal Procedure:

6. Position the seat forward and go to step 7. If the seat wont move because the adjuster is inoperative and the rear mounting nuts are not accessible perform the following steps.
6.1. Remove the recliner handle.
6.2. Reach under the front of the seat cushion and cut the seat cushion cover draw string at the front center of the seat.
6.3. Reposition the seat cushion cover and foam to access the 4 seat cushion frame to adjuster attaching bolts.
6.4. Remove the seat cushion frame to adjuster bolts
6.5. Remove the seat belt harness rosebud clip (drivers seat).
6.6. Remove the seat.

Manual Seat Replacement - Removal Procedure:

7. Remove the nuts attaching the rear adjuster legs.
8. Remove the seat and/or the adjuster(s).
9. Transfer parts as necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Manual Seat Replacement - Installation Procedure:

1. Install the adjuster(s) if removed.
2. Install the seat cushion cover if removed.
3. Install the buckle side of the seat belt to the adjuster.
4. Align the adjusters with their locking pawls engaged in the same slots side to side.
5. Install the seat adjuster adjustment bar.
6. Position the seat forward on the seat adjusters.
7. Check that the locking pawls are completely engaged in the slots.
8. Position the seat adjusters on the rear floor studs.
9. Connect the electrical connector (drivers side).
10. Install the nut to the rear inboard stud (net locating stud).
11. Install the nut to the rear outboard stud.

Tighten
Tighten the adjuster mounting nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Manual Seat Replacement - Installation Procedure:

12. Move the seat rearward.
13. Install the nuts to the front adjuster legs.

Tighten
Tighten the adjuster mounting nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

14. Snap the covers over the adjuster legs.
15. Secure the covers with push pins.

Manual Seat Replacement - Installation Procedure:

16. Install the roof lift off panel if removed, or raise the convertible top if lowered.