Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Latch Release Cable Replacement

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).
2. Remove the seat back free play retention cable from the rear of the passenger seat back.




3. Push down on the seat cushion to expose the hinge bolt nuts.
4. Remove the right and left hinge bolt nuts.
5. Remove the release cables from the hinge bolts.




6. Remove the release cable mechanism from the upper seat back by depressing the taps and pushing the release lever out of the seat back frame.
7. Remove the bezel from the release lever by spreading the bezel locking tabs.

Installation Procedure




1. Insert the release cables through the opening in the upper seat back frame.
2. Snap the release lever mechanism to the seat back frame.
3. Route the cables.




4. Install the release cables to the right and left hinges inserting the locking pins in the notches.
5. Apply LOCTITE(TM) 271 to the hinge bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the nuts to the right and left hinge bolts.

Tighten the nuts to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).

7. Install the free play retention cable to the passenger seat back.




8. Install the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).