Seat Back Hinge Replacement - Front (YC7)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the bucket seat from the seat riser.
2. Remove the armrest from the same side of the seat as the hinge.
3. Remove the J-hooks that retains the carpet on the seat back cushion and to the corners of the seat cushion cover.
4. Remove the seat cover and pad.

IMPORTANT: Note the position and length of all the bolts removed. This will assist with reassembly.

5. Remove the bolts that retain the seat back hinges to the seat cushion and the seat back frame.

IMPORTANT: Handle the seat carefully when just one side of the seat back is attached to the seat cushion. Improper handling may damage the seat back hinge or the lumbar support cable.

6. Remove the seat back hinges from the seat frame.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the seat back hinges to the seat frame.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts that retain the seat back hinges to the seat back frame and to the seat cushion frame.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts that retain the seat back hinges to the seat back frame and the seat cushion frame to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

3. Install the bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
4. Install seat cover and pad.
5. Install the J-hooks that retain the carpet to the seat back and to seat cushion frame and to the corners of the seat cushion cover.
6. Install the armrest.
7. Install the bucket seat to the riser.