Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement

Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the seat to the full up position.
2. Remove the seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement).
3. Remove the seat cushion cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).




4. Remove the hinge pin nuts and the hinge pins.
5. Lay the seat back down.
6. Remove the cables from the actuators.




7. Remove the seat from the adjuster to access the recliner mechanism attaching screws.




8. Remove the screws attaching the recliner mechanism.
9. Remove the recliner mechanism.

Installation Procedure

Note: Do not lubricate the seat back recliner mechanism.




1. Install the recliner mechanism to the seat frame.
2. Install the cables to the actuators.
3. Securely snap the cable retaining clips to the actuators with the tabs up.




4. Install the seat adjusters to the seat, if removed.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Apply LOCTITE(TM) 271 to the bolts and secure the adjuster to the seat.

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





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

6. Install the hinge bolts, seat back release cables, and nuts.

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

7. Install the seat cushion trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).
8. Install the side trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement).




9. Install the seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement).