Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement

Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front bucket seat, if necessary.




2. Pull the seat back cover sufficiently forward in order to access the recliner mechanism bolts. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement (AQ9) Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement (AR9).
3. Remove the recliner mechanism bolts (2,3,4) that attach the recliner to the front seat.
4. Remove the recliner mechanism (5).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the recliner mechanism (5) to the front seat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the recliner mechanism bolts (2,3,4) that attach the recliner (5) to the front seat.

Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the seat back cover to the original position.
4. Install the front bucket seat, if necessary.

Recliner Control Check

1. Lift the recliner control handle.
2. Press the seat back rearward into a fully reclined position, 21 degrees from the intermediate position.
3. Inspect the ease of the recliner control handle operation and the seat back movement.
4. Release the recliner control handle. Ensure that the handle returns to its original position and that the seat back remains fully reclined.
5. Lift the recliner control handle.
6. Pull the seat back forward to an intermediate reclined position.
7. Release the recliner control handle.
8. Press the seat back rearward in order to ensure that the seat back is locked and stays in position.
9. Lift the recliner control handle and move the seat back to the normal position. Verify the ease of the recliner control handle operation and the seat back return.
10. Release the recliner control handle.
11. Press the seat back rearward in order to ensure that the seat back is locked and stays in position.
12. If the recliner control does not operate correctly, remove and replace the recliner control.