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Seat Back Replacement - Front



Seat Back Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front bucket seat.
2. Remove the lumbar knob and the accouter from the driver's seat, if equipped.
3. Remove the front bucket seat cushion trim panel screws.
4. Remove the front bucket seat cushion trim panel from the recliner mechanism.
5. Remove the front bucket seat recliner bolts (6).
6. Remove the front bucket seat back pivot bolt (3).
7. Remove the front bucket seat back (1) from the front seat cushion (5).
If lumbar equipped, route the cable through the seat cushion (5).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the front seat back (1) to the front seat cushion (5).
If lumbar equipped, route the cable through the seat cushion (5).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the front bucket seat back pivot bolt (3).

Tighten the pivot bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

3. Install the front bucket seat recliner bolts.

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

4. Install the front bucket seat cushion trim panel to the recliner mechanism.
5. Install the front bucket seat cushion trim panel screws.

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

6. Install the lumbar knob and the accouter to the driver's seat, if equipped.
7. Install the front seat.