Front Seat Back - With Front Seat Back Panel

FRONT SEAT BACK - WITH FRONT SEAT BACK PANEL

WARNING: Before servicing the seat back the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury. Refer to restraint systems for service procedures.

CAUTION: Do not reuse the recliner assembly attaching bolts.

REMOVAL




1. Remove seat from vehicle.
2. Remove the inner seat cushion shield.




3. Remove the seat back recliner handle/fold flat handle and front seat cushion shield.




4. Disconnect wire connectors (1), if equipped.




5. Remove seat armrest plug (2).




6. Remove seat armrest (1) and lumbar handle (3) if equipped.




7. Remove front seat back panel (2).




8. Disengage J-straps (1).




9. Disengage the lower seat cover J-straps (1).
10. Remove upper riser shield, if equipped.
11. Move seat cover and cushion to access the front seat back recliner.




12. Remove two attaching lumbar actuator screws (1) from the inner seat back frame.




13. Move lumbar actuator free the front seat back recliner.




14. Remove screws (2) attaching recliner to seat back (1) cushion frame on both sides.




15. Vehicle with Seat Airbag and/or Heated Seat System, remove front seat cushion frame. Remove two front side screws and two rear screws.




16. Disconnect any electrical connectors and wire ties from the seat back that are connected under the seat cushion, if equipped.
17. Remove seat back frame from seat assembly.

INSTALLATION




1. Position seat back frame on seat cushion assembly.
2. Start the screws (2) attaching recliner to seat back cushion frame (1) on both sides.
3. Vehicle with Seat Airbag and/or Heated Seat System, connect electrical connector(s) under the seat cushion. Using wire ties secure the wire harness to the seat cushion frame.




4. Install two front side screws (1) to front seat cushion (2).




5. Install two rear side screws (1) to front seat cushion (2).
6. Tighten screws attaching recliner to seat cushion frame. Tighten screws to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).




7. Place lumbar actuator into position, and install the two attaching lumbar actuator screws (1) from the inner seat back frame.




8. Pull seat cushion and seat cover into position. Engage the lower seat cover J-straps (1).




9. Engage J-straps (1).




10. Install front seat back panel (2).




11. Install seat armrest (1) and lumbar handle (3) if equipped.




12. Install seat armrest plug (2).




13. Connect wire connectors (1), if equipped.




14. Install front seat cushion shield and seat back recliner handle/fold flat handle.




15. Install the inner seat cushion shield and inner seat belt. Tighten seat belt anchor bolt to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.), Install seat in vehicle.