Front Seat Back Replacement

Front Seat Back Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement (Seat Replacement) .
2. Remove the E/Z entry manual release knob. Refer to Inertia Latch Replacement. Service and Repair
3. Remove the front seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement (Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement) .
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors, as required.
5. Unfasten the J-retainer on the outboard side of the seat cushion cover.
6. Slide up the sewn side of the cushion cover up in order to expose the recliner/seat back attachment.
7. Remove the roll pins from the hinge supports and the recliner.
Discard the roll pins.
8. Remove the recliner to seat frame pivot bolts.
9. Remove the front seat back from the front seat.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the front seat back to the front seat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the recliner to seat frame pivot bolts.

Tighten the recliner to seat frame pivot bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb in).

3. Install the new roll pins to the hinge supports and recliner.
4. Fasten the J-retainer on the outboard side of the seat cushion cover.
5. Connect the electrical connectors, as needed.
6. Install the front seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement (Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement) .
7. Install the E/Z entry manual release knob. Refer to Inertia Latch Replacement. Service and Repair
8. Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement (Seat Replacement) .