Seat Back Hinge Replacement - Front (With RPO Code YC5 and YC6)

SEAT BACK HINGE REPLACEMENT - FRONT (WITH RPO CODE YC5 AND YC6)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the bucket seat from the seat riser.
2. Remove the seat cover J-hook from the seat cushion frame:
1. Remove the J-hook at the rear of the seat.
2. Remove the J-hook on the side of the seat containing the seat back hinge.
3. Remove the J-hook that retains the cover to the carpet on the back of the seat on the side of the seat containing the seat back hinge.




3. Remove the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame.

IMPORTANT: Note the position and length of all the bolts removed. This will assist with reassembly.

4. Remove the armrests, if equipped.
5. Lift the seat back cover and pad above the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat back frame.
6. Remove the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat back frame.

IMPORTANT: Note the position and length of all the bolts removed. This will assist with reassembly.

7. Remove the seat back hinge from the seat back frame.

IMPORTANT: Handle the seat carefully when just one side of the seat back is attached to the seat cushion. Improper handling may damage the seat back hinge or the lumbar support cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the seat back hinge to the seat back frame.




2. Install the bolts retaining the seat back hinge to the seat back frame.Install the bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolts retaining the seat back hinge to the seat back frame to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

3. Install the armrests, if equipped.
4. Install the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame.Install the bolts in the locations from which they were removed, as noted during disassembly.

Tighten the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

5. Install the seat cushion J-hook to the seat cushion frame as follows:
1. Install the J-hook that retains the seat cover to the carpet on the back of the seat on the side of the seat containing the recliner.
2. Install the J-hook to the seat frame on the side of the seat containing the seat back hinge.
3. Install the J-hook to the rear of the seat back.
6. Install the bucket seat to the riser.