Front Seat Recliner Replacement (YC7)

Front Seat Recliner Replacement (YC7)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the bucket seat from the riser. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement) .
2. Remove the armrest from the recliner side of the seat. Refer to Armrest Replacement (YC6) (Armrest Replacement (YC6))Armrest Replacement (YC7) (Armrest Replacement (YC7)) .
3. Remove the J-hooks that retain the carpet on the back of the seat cushion to the corners of the seat cushion trim cover.
4. Remove the screw that retains the seat back recliner handle to the recliner.





Important: When removing the bolts that retain the seat back recliner, note the position and length of the bolts. This will assist with reassembly.


5. Remove the bolts that retain the recliner to the seat back and seat cushion frames.

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 recliner from the seat frame.



Installation Procedure

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




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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the seat back bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

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

4. Install the screw that retains the seat back recliner handle to the seat back recliner.

Tighten the screw that retains the seat back recliner handle to the seat back recliner to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

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 to the seat back recliner side of the seat. Refer to Armrest Replacement (YC6) (Armrest Replacement (YC6))Armrest Replacement (YC7) (Armrest Replacement (YC7)) .
7. Install the bucket seat to the riser. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement) .