Seat Back Hinge Replacement (YC7)

Seat Back Hinge Replacement (YC7)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the bucket seat from the seat riser. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement) .
2. Remove the armrest from the same side of the seat as the hinge. Refer to Armrest Replacement (YC6) (Armrest Replacement (YC6))Armrest Replacement (YC7) (Armrest Replacement (YC7))Armrest Replacement (YC6) (Armrest Replacement (YC6)) .
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. Refer toSeat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (YC5 and YC6) (Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (YC5 and YC6))Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (YC7) (Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (YC7)) .





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.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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

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. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (YC5 and YC6) (Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (YC5 and YC6))Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (YC7) (Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (YC7)) .
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. Refer to Armrest Replacement (YC6) (Armrest Replacement (YC6))Armrest Replacement (YC7) (Armrest Replacement (YC7))Armrest Replacement (YC6) (Armrest Replacement (YC6)) .
7. Install the bucket seat to the riser. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement) .