Seat Recliner - Power

Seat Recliner - Power

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The power seat backrest recliner assembly must be installed as a new unit. Repair of the power seat backrest recliner assembly components is not acceptable and should not be attempted.

Police vehicles

1. Pull the zippers out from underneath the material, unzip both zippers and position the backrest trim cover up to access the backrest trim panel.





2. Remove the backrest trim panel.

1. Remove the 2 screws located at the bottom of the backrest trim panel.

2. Pull out at the bottom and slide the backrest trim panel up to disengage the 2 upper retaining hooks.





Non-police vehicles

3. Release the backrest trim cover J-clips.
- Release the lower J-clip first and then release the 2 side J-clips.





All vehicles

4. Release the side outboard cushion J-clip.





5. Release the cushion trim cover rear J-clip.





6. Release the cushion trim cover rear corner J-clip.

7. Disconnect the lumbar assembly electrical connector.

8. Remove the recliner assembly. For additional information, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front Seat - Exploded View, Front.
- Remove the 2 recliner-to-backrest bolts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

- Remove the 2 recliner-to-seat track bolts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

- Remove the recliner assembly.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.