Seat Back Recliner Cable Replacement - Front

SEAT BACK RECLINER CABLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front seat assembly from the vehicle.
2. Remove the front finish panel.
3. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel.
4. Remove the seat switch bezel.




5. Remove the seat adjuster cable (1) from the seat adjuster.
6. Remove the cable end from the seat adjuster (2) by removing the ball though the round opening.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to remove the cable from the opposite side of the seat.




8. Remove the push pins (1) securing the seat cushion cover on each side of the seat cushion frame.




9. Release the front J-strip (1).
10. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad from the front of the seat cushion frame enough to expose the front seat cushion frame mounting nuts.




11. Loosen the seat cushion frame mounting nuts to raise the frame enough to slide the cable out from between the seat cushion frame and the seat adjuster.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the cable between the seat cushion frame and the seat adjuster.




2. Tighten the seat cushion frame mounting nuts that secure the seat cushion frame to the power seat adjuster frame.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the seat cushion frame mounting nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the seat cushion cover and pad over the seat cushion frame.




4. Install the front J-strip (1).




5. Install the cable end to the seat adjuster (2) by inserting the ball though the round opening.




6. Install the seat adjuster cable (1) to the seat adjuster.
7. Route the cable (1) through the notch (2) in the seat adjuster and under the seat cushion frame.
8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to install the cable to the opposite side of the seat.




9. Install the push pins (1) that retain the seat cushion cover to the side of the seat cushion frame.
10. Install the seat switch bezel.
11. Install the seat cushion outer trim panel.
12. Install the front finish panel.
13. Install the front seat assembly to the vehicle.