Front Seat Recliner Replacement

Front Seat Recliner Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the seat to the full up position.
2. Remove the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement (Seat Replacement) .
3. Remove the finish panel. Refer to Driver Seat Outer Finish Panel Replacement (Driver Seat Outer Finish Panel Replacement) or to Passenger Seat Outer Finish Panel Replacement (Passenger Seat Outer Finish Panel Replacement) .




4. Remove the seat cushion cover. Refer to Driver Seat Cushion Cover Replacement (Driver Seat Cushion Cover Replacement) or toPassenger Seat Cushion Cover Replacement (Passenger Seat Cushion Cover Replacement) .




5. Remove the hinge pin nuts and the hinge pins.
6. Lay the seatback down .




7. Remove the seat from the adjuster attaching screws.




8. Remove the screws attaching the recliner mechanism to the seat frame.
9. Remove the recliner mechanism.



Installation Procedure






Important: Do not lubricate the seatback recliner mechanism.


1. Install the recliner mechanism to the seat frame.




2. Install the seat adjusters to the seat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Apply Loctite(TM) 271 to the bolts and secure the adjuster to the seat.

Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).






Important: Use a tread locking compound on the hinge bolts.


4. Install the hinge bolts, seatback release cables, and nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).





5. Install the seat cushion cover. Refer to Driver Seat Cushion Cover Replacement (Driver Seat Cushion Cover Replacement) or to Passenger Seat Cushion Cover Replacement (Passenger Seat Cushion Cover Replacement) .
6. Install the finish panel. Refer to Driver Seat Outer Finish Panel Replacement (Driver Seat Outer Finish Panel Replacement) or to Passenger Seat Outer Finish Panel Replacement (Passenger Seat Outer Finish Panel Replacement) .
7. Install the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement (Seat Replacement) .