Seat Back Replacement - Front (Split Bench)

SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - FRONT (SPLIT BENCH)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the front seat riser trim cover.
3. Remove the front seat armrest from the front seat.
4. Remove the front center seat belt buckle from the front seat.
5. Disconnect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion and pull the front seat cushion cover open to expose the seat frame hinge.




6. Disconnect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion and pull open the front seat cushion cover to expose the seat frame hinge.




7. Remove the front seat back recliner roll pins from the seat back hinge.




8. Remove the front seat back bolts from the seat back hinge.




9. Lift up the front seat back and set it down on the front seat cushion.




10. Pull out the heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness from the front seat cushion/frame area.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector for the heated seat, if equipped.
12. Remove the front seat back.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the front seat back on the front seat cushion.




2. Route the lumbar heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness to the front seat cushion/frame area.




3. Connect the electrical connector for the heated seat, if equipped.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the front seat back hinge bolts (1) to the seat back hinge.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




5. Install new front seat back recliner roll pins to the seat back hinge.




6. Connect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion.




7. Connect the J- hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion.
8. Install the front seat riser trim cover.
9. Install the front seat armrest in the front seat.
10. Install the front center seat belt buckle to the front seat.
11. Inspect the front seat back for proper operation.
12. Install the front seat in the vehicle.