Front Seat Recliner Replacement

Front Seat Recliner Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the front seat back.
3. Remove the driver/passenger seat buckle side belt.
4. Remove the seat back recliner handle.
5. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel.
6. Remove the front seat cushion cover J-retainers.
7. Lift the front seat cushion cover in order to access the recliner bolts and cable.
8. Remove the recliner cable retaining screw from the outboard recliner.
9. Remove the cable from the outboard recliner mechanism. Disconnect the cable from the outboard recliner by rotating the cable downward approximately 90 degrees.




10. Remove the cable (2) from the inboard recliner mechanism (1).
Unsnap the cable casing from the inboard recliner.
Disconnect the cable (2) by rotating the cable end downward.
11. Remove the cable from the recliner mechanism. Discard the cable.
12. Remove the front seat inboard recliner bolts.
13. Remove the front seat inboard recliner mechanism (1).

Installation Procedure






Important: When installing the inboard recliner mechanism, meet the following conditions:

* Set the recliner seat back arm (1) in the same position when the arm was removed.

* The lower edge of the recliner seat back arm is parallel to the rear edge of the recliner seat cushion arm (2).

Install the front seat inboard recliner mechanism.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the front seat inboard recliner bolts.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




2. Connect the new cable (2) to the inboard recliner mechanism (1).
3. Connect the cable to the outboard recliner mechanism.

Important: DO NOT apply excessive force in order to remove the slack. This action may partially unlatch the inboard recliner.

4. Pull rearward on the cable casing in order to remove the cable slack.
5. Install the recliner cable retaining screw.

Tighten the screw to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

6. Inspect the inboard recliner after installing the cable by pulling back and forth on the recliner seat back arm. Ensure that no play is felt. If play is evident, replace the recliner cable.
7. Inspect the recliner for secure latching.
8. Install the front seat cushion cover J-retainers.
9. Install the seat cushion outer trim panel.
10. Install the seat back recliner handle.
11. Install the driver/passenger seat buckle side belt.
12. Install the front seat back.
13. Install the front seat.