Interior - Manual Seat Installation Procedures

Group: TRIM

Number: 05-80-003

Date: JULY, 2005

Model: ALL WITH MANUAL SEATS

Subject
SEAT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

DESCRIPTION:





This procedure describes how to make the final adjustments to the seat track when installing a seat into a vehicle. After following this procedure, the seat tracks will easily latch in the forward-backward direction.

PROCEDURE:





1. Remove the seat track end covers and loosen the 4 mounting bolts/nuts. Just loosen them a few turns.





2. Reach under the seat and loosen the 4 seat cushion mounting bolts.

3. Sit in the seat and slide it forward and backward, latching it and releasing it in different places to align the seat tracks.

4. With the seat tracks latched into place with the seat 3/4 of travel to the back, tighten the front nuts securely.

5. Sit in the seat and verify it latches evenly, then move it forward until the rear bolts can be tightened. Tighten the rear bolts.

6. Move the seat back to the 3/4 position, reach under the seat and tighten the seat cushion mounting bolts securely.





7. Verify the seat is properly adjusted and it easily latches into place.

8. Retighten the mounting nuts/bolts to the torque specified in the shop manual.

9. Install the trim coverall the trim covers.

Please refer to the appropriate shop manual for other model year vehicles.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:





Normal warranty coverage applies. This procedure is part of the seat installation time for procedures that require the seats to be removed and installed. If a seat requires adjustment without additional parts replacement, use operation code 88003ATT*, N95,
and C31.