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Seat Adjuster Replacement - Front (Two-Way Manual)



Seat Adjuster Replacement - Front (Two-Way Manual)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket).
2. Place the seat upside down on a clean, protected surface.
3. Remove the trim finish panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat).
4. Remove the seat adjuster to seat cushion frame bolts.
5. Remove the seat adjuster from the seat cushion frame.




6. Remove the cross-wire and assist springs from the seat adjuster.
7. Remove the cross-brace bolts.
8. Separate the left and right seat adjusters.


Installation Procedure

Important: Before assembling the seat adjusters, make sure the tab bending downward at the center of the cross-brace faces towards the rear of the adjusters.






1. Attach the cross-brace to the seat adjusters.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.


2. Install the cross-brace bolts.

Tighten the cross-brace bolts to 6 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the cross-wire and assist springs to the seat adjuster.

Important: To ensure proper two-way seat adjuster alignment, install the adjuster assembly to the floor pan before attaching the adjuster to the seat cushion frame. The floor pan will act as an alignment fixture.


4. Install the seat adjuster to the floor pan.
5. Install the seat adjuster to floor pan bolts.

Tighten the seat adjuster bolts to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

6. Install the seat assembly to the seat adjuster.
7. Install the seat adjuster to cushion frame bolts.

Tighten the seat adjuster to cushion frame bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

8. Install the trim finish panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat).
9. Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket).
10. Connect any electrical connectors, if removed.