Seat Backrest - Front

Seat Backrest - Front

Removal and Installation

NOTE: For parts identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front Seat - Exploded View, Front.

All seats

1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front Seat - Front.

2. If equipped, adjust the lumbar to the fully relaxed position, pull and remove the adjustable lumbar knob.

Seat with inboard side shield

3. Remove the 3 inboard side shield screws.

4. Remove the inboard side shield.

1. Pull the side shield away from the seat to clear the safety belt buckle and pretensioner.

2. Rotate the side shield upward to separate from the rear pin-type retainer.
- Detach and return the pin-type retainer to the side shield before installation.

3. Hold the cushion inboard side shield in one hand and release the retaining clips holding the safety belt buckle and pretensioner boot to the cushion inboard side shield.

4. Remove the cushion inboard side shield.





All seats

5. If equipped, remove the lumbar adjuster.

1. Remove the 2 screws.

2. Disconnect the cable from the lumbar adjuster and route out of the seat track.
- Note cable routing for correct installation.





6. If equipped, disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector from under the front of the cushion frame.
- Note wire harness routing for correct installation.





7. Remove the 3 screws and outboard side shield.

8. Remove the pivot bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

9. WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Remove the 2 recliner bolts and backrest.

- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.