Removal
REMOVAL
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.
NOTE: Passenger side shown. Driver side similar.
1. Remove the seat back hinge covers from the hinge being servicedSeat Back Hinge Covers - Removal.
2. Remove the bolts (1 and 2) that secure the seat back hinge (3) to the seat.
3. If servicing the driver side seat back hinge (3), remove the recliner synchronizing cable from the hinge by pulling the cable end (1) toward the front of the hinge and disconnect cable from the locking tab (2).