Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement - Front
REMOVAL PROCEDURENote: Do not lubricate the seatback recliner mechanism. Silicone based lubricants will damage the recliner mechanism.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Removal Procedure:
1. Raise the seat to the full up position (power seat).
2. Remove the seat.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Removal Procedure:
3. Remove the recliner handle.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Removal Procedure:
4. Remove the side trim panel.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Removal Procedure:
5. Remove the seat cushion cover.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Removal Procedure:
6. Remove the hinge pin nuts and the hinge pins.
7. Lay the seatback down
8. Remove the cables from the actuators.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Removal Procedure:
9. Remove the seat from the adjuster to access the recliner mechanism attaching screws (Base Seat only).
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Removal Procedure:
10. Remove the screws attaching the recliner mechanism.
11. Remove the recliner mechanism.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Installation Procedure:
1. Install the recliner mechanism to the seat frame.
2. Install the cables to the actuators.
3. Snap the cable retaining clips to the actuators with the tabs up.
^ If the clips are white make sure the clip tabs are snapped securely in position.
^ If the clips are black make sure the clip tabs are snapped securely in position and secure the clip tabs to the actuators with tie straps.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Installation Procedure:
4. Install the seat adjuster(s) to the seat if removed.
5. Install the seat to the adjuster.
Tighten
Tighten the seat to adjuster bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb in).
IMPORTANT: Use a tread locking compound on the hinge bolts.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Installation Procedure:
6. Install the hinge pins, seatback release cables, and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the hinge bolt nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Installation Procedure:
7. Install the seat cushion trim cover.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Installation Procedure:
8. Install the side trim panel.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Installation Procedure:
9. Install the recliner handle.
Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement: Front - Installation Procedure:
10. Install the seat.