Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).
2. Remove the head restraint and guides. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement (Head Restraint Replacement).
3. Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement (Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement).




4. Disconnect the lumbar cable (6) underneath the seat cushion (disconnect the lumbar wire harness if equipped with power lumbar).
5. Remove the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).
6. Remove the lumbar assembly (or power lumbar/bolster assembly if equipped). Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Replacement (Manual) (Driver or Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Replacement (Manual))Driver or Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Replacement (Power Lumbar/Bolster) (Driver or Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Replacement (Power Lumbar/Bolster)).
7. Remove the seat belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front .




8. Remove the inboard pivot bolt (1).
9. Remove the recliner arm attachment bolts (2).
10. Remove the frame from the vehicle.
11. Transfer all necessary components to the new seat back frame.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the seat back frame on the seat.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the recliner arm attachment bolts (2).

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

3. Install the inboard pivot bolt (1).

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

4. Install the seat belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front .
5. Install the lumbar assembly (or power lumbar/bolster assembly if equipped). Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Replacement (Manual) (Driver or Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Replacement (Manual))Driver or Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Replacement (Power Lumbar/Bolster) (Driver or Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Replacement (Power Lumbar/Bolster)).
6. Install the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).




7. Connect the lumbar cable (6) underneath the seat cushion (disconnect the wire harness if equipped with power lumbar).
8. Install the seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement (Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement).
9. Install the head restraint and guides. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement (Head Restraint Replacement).
10. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).