Bucket Seat Back

BUCKET SEAT BACK

REMOVAL

Fig. 4:

1. Remove recliner handle (Fig. 4).
2. Remove armrest.
3. Remove inboard and outboard seat back trim shields.
4. Tilt seat back forward.
5. Disengage zipper at base of seat back.
6. Roll seat back cover upward to access inboard recliner bolts.

Fig. 5:

7. Remove inboard bolts attaching recliner to seat back frame (Fig. 5).
8. Remove outboard shoulder (pivot) bolt attaching seat back to seat cushion frame.
9. Separate seat back from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position seat back on seat cushion frame.

NOTE: When installing the outboard side of the seat back to seat cushion frame, use a new shoulder bolt (pivot) to ensure the bolt is coated with proper amount of thread sealer. Verify availability from parts supplier.

2. Install outboard shoulder bolt (pivot) attaching seat back to seat cushion frame. Tighten bolt to 28 N.m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install shoulder bolts attaching recliner to seat back frame.
4. Roll seat back cover downward.
5. Engage zipper at base of seat back.
6. Install inboard and outboard seat back trim shields.
7. install recliner handle.
8. Install armrest.