Seat Back Recliner Replacement - Front (With RPO Code YC5, YC6)

SEAT BACK RECLINER REPLACEMENT - FRONT (WITH RPO CODE YC5, YC6)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the bucket seat from the riser.
2. Remove the screw that retain the recliner handle to the recliner.
3. Remove the following seat cover J-hooks from the seat cushion frame:
- The J-hook at the rear of the seat.
- The J-hook on the recliner side of the seat.
- The J-hook on the recliner side of the seat that retains the seat back cover and to the carpet to the seat back.




4. Remove the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat cushion frame.

IMPORTANT: When removing the recliner retaining bolts, note the position and length of the bolts. This will assist with reassembly.
5. Remove the armrests, if equipped.

6. Lift the seat back cover and pad above the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back frame.
7. Remove the bolts that retain the recliner.

IMPORTANT: When removing the bolts, note the position and length of the bolts. This will assist with reassembly.

8. Remove the recliner 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 recliner to the seat back frame.
2. Install the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back frame. Install the bolts in the locations noted during removal.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

3. Refit the seat back cover and pad over the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back frame.
4. Install the armrests, if equipped.




5. Install the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat cushion frame. Install the bolts in the positions from which they were removed, as noted during disassembly.

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

6. Install the seat cover J-hooks to the seat cushion frame as follows:
1. Install the J-hook that retain the seat cover to the carpet on the back of the recliner side of the seat.
2. Install the J-hook to the seat frame on the recliner side of the seat.
3. Install the J-hook at the rear of the seat.
7. Install the screw that retains the recliner handle to the recliner.

Tighten the screw that retains the recliner handle to the recliner to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

8. Install the bucket seat to the riser.