Service Procedure

1. Inspect type of seat:

- If the vehicle has the production seat, proceed to step 2.

- If the vehicle has a non-production seat (i.e., conversion packages), proceed to step 16.

2. Remove entry lever handle from passenger seat.

3. Remove recliner lever handle.

4. Remove screws for side cover and remove plastic cover.

5. Peel velcro strip loose at bottom of seat back.

Note:
For envelope trim seats on base level and leather interiors, remove retaining device, pull back cover and foam to allow access to upper bolts, and proceed to step 8.

6. Remove staple above zipper at lower center of seat back (if applicable).

7. Unzip seat back cover and pull back to allow access to upper bolts.

8. Remove and discard all four bolts attaching recliner mechanism.

Note:
If one or more bolts break at or above the surface of the seat frame, they should be removed using appropriate care to ensure that the threads in the seat frame are not damaged. If a bolt breaks below the surface of the seat frame, or if inspection of the threads in the seat frame reveals damage, the seat frame should be replaced. Repairing of damaged threads should not be attempted.

9. Remove recliner mechanism and inspect for damage such as elongated holes or broken metal. Replace as necessary.





10. Inspect for trapped foam/material under the recliner mechanism in the lower bolt locations. While foam/material in the threads is irrelevant, there should be a 1.5" diameter hole in the seat cushion material under the recliner mechanism to insure good metal-to-metal contact (Figure 1).

11. If foam/material is present under the recliner mechanism to frame mating surface, remove material with a putty knife to provide metal-to-metal contact between the recliner mechanism washer and the seat frame.

12. If cloth material interferes with the mating surfaces, cut excess cloth away.

13. Install new bolts and washers using a beam-type wrench, e.g., dial (recommended), digital or pointer. Washer should be located directly against the seat frame. The easy entry cable (where applicable) should be located between the washers and the recliner mechanism. Assemble as follows:





1993 model trucks - (Figure 2)

On driver's and passenger's seats you are to use countersunk bolts with black anodized washers in the two upper bolt holes. IMPORTANT: Torque bolts to 42 Nm (31 ft. lb.).

Lower two holes require hex-head bolts and silver colored washers.

IMPORTANT:
Torque bolts to 42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.).

14. Reinstall trim cover and levers.

15. Repeat above steps for the driver's seat.

16. Install Campaign Identification Label.