Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front
Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer toSeat Replacement - Front Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) .
2. Remove the head restraint and guides. Refer toHead Restraint Replacement (Head Restraint Replacement) .
3. Remove the seat trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement) .
4. Disconnect the lumbar cable (6) underneath the seat cushion. Disconnect the lumbar wire harness if equipped with power lumbar.
5. Remove the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer toSeat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front) .
6. Remove the lumbar assembly or power lumbar/bolster assembly if equipped. Refer toLumbar Replacement - Front Seat (Front Seat Lumbar Replacement) .
7. Remove the seat belt retractor. Refer toSeat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front orSeat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front in Seat Belts.
8. Remove the inboard pivot bolt (1).
9. Remove the recliner arm attachment bolts (2).
10. Remove the frame from the vehicle.
11. Transfer all necessary components to the new seat back frame.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the seat back frame on the seat.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Service Precautions in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the recliner arm attachment bolts (2).
Tighten the bolts to 53 Nm (39 lb ft).
3. Install the inboard pivot bolt (1).
Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).
4. Install the seat belt retractor. Refer toSeat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front orSeat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front in Seat Belts.
5. Install the lumbar assembly or power lumbar/bolster assembly if equipped. Refer toLumbar Replacement - Front Seat (Front Seat Lumbar Replacement) .
6. Install the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer toSeat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front) .
7. Connect the lumbar cable (6) underneath the seat cushion. Disconnect the wire harness if equipped with power lumbar.
8. Install the seat trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement) .
9. Install the head restraint and guides. Refer toHead Restraint Replacement (Head Restraint Replacement) .
10. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer toSeat Replacement - Front Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) .