Front Seat Recliner Replacement (AF5)

Front Seat Recliner Replacement (AF5)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front bucket seat.
2. Remove the recliner finish cover screws.
3. Remove the recliner finish cover from the seat.
4. At the bottom of the seat back (1) disengage the J-hook retainer for the seat back cover.
5. At the bottom of the seat back (1) remove the seat cushion lateral release knob from the recliner.
6. Remove the E-Z entry adjuster cable (4) from the seat adjuster (3).
7. Remove the E-Z entry adjuster cable (4) from the adjuster cable bracket (5).




8. Remove enough of the seat back pad and cover to access the recliner bolts (1).
9. Remove the seat recliner bolts (1, 2).
10. Remove the recliner from the seat.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the recliner to the seat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the recliner bolts (1, 2)).

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




3. Install the seat back pad and cover to a desired appearance.
4. Install the E-Z entry adjuster cable (4) to the seat adjuster (3).
5. Install the E-Z entry adjuster cable (4) to the adjuster cable bracket (5).
6. At the bottom of the seat back (1) engage the J-hook retainer for the seat back cover.
7. At the bottom of the seat back (1) install the lateral release knob to the recliner.
Press the lateral release knob till fully seated on the recliner.
8. Install the recliner finish cover to the seat.
9. Install the recliner finish cover screws.

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

10. Install the front bucket seat.
11. Reposition the seat back (1) to the original position.
12. Check seat back recliner for proper operation.