M/L Van

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors if vehicle is equipped with power seats.

2. Remove seat belt guide, if applicable.

3. Remove the seat from the vehicle by removing four seat riser to floor retaining nuts (do not discard). To provide support, lay seat on its side on a workbench or equivalent.

4. Remove seat adjuster knob cover.

5. Remove the adjuster knob from the seat by holding the knob while using a pair of needle nose pliers or equivalent to rotate the clip.





6. Remove the recliner trim cover from seat by inserting a screwdriver or equivalent behind the cover and pushing out on die retainer clips (Figure 2).

NOTICE:
BE CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THE COVER THAT THE CLIPS ARE NOT DAMAGED.





7. Remove two (2) seat back recliner retaining bolts (Figure 3, Item 2), to gain access to the vinyl/foam. The bolts will not be reused.

8. Cut the vinyl/foam material back using the markings left by the recliner as guides. Be careful when cutting the vinyl/foam to ensure that it is cut back from the bolt area (Figure, 3 Item 1).

9. Install two (2) new seat back recliner retaining bolts (Figure 3, Item 2) and torque to 28 N.m (21 lbs. ft.). New bolts are coated with a shiny finish to allow easy identification.

NOTICE:
WHEN REINSTALLING BOLTS, ALL VINYL AND FOAM MUST BE CLEAR OF BOLT AREA.

10. Reinstall trim cover.

11. Reinstall adjuster knob and rotate knob clip to secure.

12. Reinstall adjuster knob cover.

13. Reinstall seat into the vehicle and torque bolts to 35 N.m (26 lbs. ft.)

14. Reconnect the electrical wires if equipped with electric seats.

15. Reinstall seat belt guide, if applicable.

16. Install Campaign Identification Label.