Front Seat Back Hinge and Recliner Mechanism Replacement

Front Seat Back Hinge and Recliner Mechanism Replacement

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 Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement).
2. If removing the recliner mechanism remove the seat back recliner handle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement).




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 Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).
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 Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).
5. Disconnect cable to seat Recliner.
6. Remove the bolts (2, 8) that retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat back frame.
7. Remove the bolts (3, 7) that retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame.
8. Remove the hinge/recliner mechanism from the seat assembly.

Installation Procedure




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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the bolts (2,8) to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism (6) to the seat back frame and tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).
3. Install the bolts (3,7) to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism (6) to the seat cushion frame and tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).
4. Connect the seat cable to the recliner.
5. Install the front seat back cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).
6. Install the front seat cushion cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).
7. Install the seat back recliner handle if recliner mechanism was removed. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement).
8. Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement).