Seat Back Hinge/Recliner Mechanism Replace - Front

Seat Back Hinge/Recliner Mechanism Replace - Front

Removal Procedure

The front seat back recliner mechanism is mounted to the inboard side of the seat.

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement (Seat Replacement).
2. If removing the recliner mechanism remove the seat back recliner handle. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front (Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front).




3. Remove the seat cushion cover enough to access the bolts that retain the hinge or recliner mechanism (6) to the seat cushion frame. Refer to Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front).
4. Remove the seat back cover enough to access the bolts (2,8) that retain the hinge or recliner mechanism to the seat back. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front).
5. Remove the bolts (2,8) that retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat back frame.
6. Remove the bolts (3,7) that retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame.
7. Remove the hinge/recliner mechanism from the seat assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the hinge/recliner mechanism (6) to the seat assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts (2,8) to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism (6) to the seat back frame.

Tighten the bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

3. Install the bolts (3,7) to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism (6) to the seat cushion frame.

Tighten the bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

4. Install the front seat back cover. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front).
5. Install the front seat cushion cover. Refer to Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front).
6. Install the seat back recliner handle if recliner mechanism was removed. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front (Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front).
7. Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement (Seat Replacement).