Child Seat Module, Bench Seat

CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH SEAT

REMOVAL

1. Close child restraint seat.
2. Remove seat back cover.

Fig. 1:

3. Remove screws attaching child restraint seat module hinges to seat back frame lower rail (Fig. 1).
4. Return seat back to upright position.

Fig. 2:

5. Disengage push in fasteners attaching upper bolster to child restraint seat module (Fig. 2).

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6. Remove screws attaching top of module to seat back frame upper rail (Fig. 3).

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7. Remove child restraint seat module from seat back (Fig. 4).

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

1. Place child restraint seat module in position on seat back (Fig. 4).

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2. Position seat back hinge interlock lever over the top of the outboard child restraint seat hinge (Fig. 5).
3. Install screws attaching child restraint seat module hinges to seat back frame lower rail (Fig. 1).
4. Install screws attaching top of module to seat back frame upper rail (Fig. 3). Tighten nuts to 7 N.m (62 in.lbs.) torque.
5. Install push in fasteners attaching upper bolster to child restraint seat module (Fig. 2).
6. Return seat back to folded position.
7. Install seat back cover.
8. Check belt for smooth operation and verify interlock operation. Recliner should not operate with child seat deployed.

SYNCHRONIZING CABLE ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Bench seats equipped with child restraint seats have an interlock feature that will not allow the seat back to fold forward with the child seat open.

If the seat back hinges do not release at the same time the synchronizing cable must be adjusted.

1. Remove seat from vehicle.

Fig. 6:

2. Disengage cable from the recline mechanism by pulling the cable end toward the front of the seat (Fig. 6).
3. Pull U-shaped locking tab on self-adjusting mechanism to disengage auto-adjust feature.
4. Reattach self-adjusting mechanism, pulling against spring load to tighten cable.
5. Press locking tab onto the adjusting mechanism to lock into place.