Front Seat Back Hinge and Recliner Mechanism Replacement

Front Seat Back Hinge and Recliner Mechanism Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).
2. Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement (Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement).
3. Remove the seat cushion frame. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement).
4. Remove the seat back frame. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement).




5. Remove the outboard pivot bolt.




6. Remove the bolts holding the seat back folding mechanism.




7. Unsnap the recliner cable (1) from the folding mechanism (3).
8. Remove the front recliner attachment bolts (4).
9. Remove the recliner screw (5).




10. Remove the U-channel (1).
11. Remove the drive cable, if equipped with a power recliner.
12. Disconnect the recliner cable from the recliner mechanism.
13. Remove the recliner from the seat frame.

Installation Procedure

1. Attach the recliner cable to the recliner mechanism.
2. Install the drive cable, if equipped with a power recliner.




3. Install the U-channel (1).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

4. Install the recliner screw (5).

Tighten the screw to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

5. Install the front recliner attachment bolts (4).

Tighten the bolts to 53 Nm (39 lb ft).

6. Attach the recliner cable (1) to the folding mechanism (3).




7. Attach the bolts holding the seat back folding mechanism.

Tighten the bolts to 21 Nm (15 lb ft).




8. Install the outboard pivot bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).

9. Install the seat back frame. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement).
10. Install the seat cushion frame. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement).
11. Install the seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement (Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement).
12. Install the front seat in the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).