Front Seat Back Frame Replacement

Front Seat Back Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the seat assembly. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement).
2. Remove the seat back cushion. Refer to Driver Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement (Driver Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement) or to Driver Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement (Driver Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement).
3. Remove the hook and loop at the end of the seat cushion cover.
4. Remove the seat belt buckle pretensioner. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
5. Disconnect the wire harness retainers from the seat back.




6. Remove the hinge nuts and bolts.




7. Remove the seat back frame from the lower seat assembly.




8. Transfer the seat speakers as required. Refer to Driver Seat Head Restraint Speaker Replacement (Driver Seat Head Restraint Speaker Replacement) or to Passenger Seat Head Restraint Speaker Replacement (Passenger Seat Head Restraint Speaker Replacement).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the seat back frame to the lower seat assembly.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Use a treat locking compound on the hinge bolts.

2. Install the hinge bolts and nuts and tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. Connect the wire harness retainers to the seat back.
4. Install the seat belt buckle pretensioner. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
5. Install the hook and loop at the end of the seat cushion cover.
6. Install the seat back cushion. Refer to Driver Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement (Driver Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement) or to Driver Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement (Driver Seat Back Cushion Pad Replacement).
7. Install the seat assembly. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement).