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Seat Back Recliner Cable Replacement - Front



Seat Back Recliner Cable Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel.
3. Remove the seat switch bezel.




4. Remove the seat adjuster cable (3) from the seat adjuster (2).
5. Remove the cable end from the seat adjuster (2) by removing the ball (1) though the round opening.
6. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to remove the cable from the opposite side of the seat.
7. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad from the front of the seat cushion frame enough to expose the front seat cushion frame mounting nuts.




8. Loosen the seat cushion frame mounting nuts (1) to raise the frame enough to slide the cable out from between the seat cushion frame and the seat adjuster.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the cable between the seat cushion frame and the seat adjuster.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Tighten the seat cushion frame mounting nuts (1) that secure the seat cushion frame to the power seat adjuster frame.

Tighten the front seat cushion frame mounting nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the seat cushion cover and pad over the seat cushion frame.




4. Install the cable end to the seat adjuster (2) by inserting the ball (1) though the round opening.
5. Install the seat adjuster cable (3) to the seat adjuster (2).
6. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to install the cable to the opposite side of the seat.
7. Install the seat switch bezel.
8. Install the seat cushion outer trim panel.
9. Install the seat in the vehicle.