Seat Recliner - Power

Seat Recliner - Power

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The power seat recliner assembly must be installed as a new unit. Repair of the power seat 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.





Non-police vehicles

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





All vehicles

3. Release the side outboard cushion J-clip.





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





5. Release the cushion trim cover rear hook and loop strip.





6. Disconnect the power lumbar assembly electrical connector.

7. Remove the power recliner assembly. For additional information, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front Seat - Exploded View, Front.
- Remove the 2 recliner-to-backrest frame 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 power recliner assembly.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.