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Front Seat Back Frame Replacement



Front Seat Back Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in Restraint Systems.
2. Put the seat back in the full upright position.
3. Remove the seat back cover and pad.
4. Remove the lumbar.




5. Remove the fasteners (3) retaining the seat back frame (1) to the recliner.
6. Lift straight up on the seat back frame (1) in order to disengage the seat back frame from the recliner.

Installation Procedure




1. Slide the seat back frame (1) straight down into recliner.

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the seat back frame fasteners (3).

Tighten the seat back frame fasteners (3) to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

3. Install the lumbar.
4. Install the seat back cover and pad.
5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in Restraint Systems.