Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Cable Replacement

Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Recliner shown below are equipped with EZ Entry, other recliners similar.




1. Remove the front bucket seat.
2. Adjust the seat cushion cover and pad in order to access the seat back recliner cable. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement.
3. On the outer recliner perform the following steps:

1. Remove the cable conduit bracket bolt (4).
2. Rotate the cable conduit 90 degrees.
3. Remove the cable end (3) from the recliner.




4. On the inner recliner perform the following steps:

1. Release the locking tab on the cable conduit (2).
2. Remove the cable conduit (2) from the opening in the recliner.
3. Rotate the cable 90 degrees.
4. Remove the cable end (1) from the recliner.
5. Route the cable end (1) through the opening in the recliner.

5. Remove the seat back recliner cable from the front seat frame.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the seat back recliner cable to the seat frame.




2. On the inner recliner perform the following steps:

1. Route the cable end (1) through the opening in the recliner.
2. Install the cable end (1) to the recliner.
3. Rotate the cable 90 degrees.
4. Install the cable conduit (2) to the opening in the recliner.
5. Press the cable conduit (2) into the opening in the recliner until locking tabs are secured.




3. On the outer recliner perform the following steps:

1. Install the cable end (3) to the recliner.
2. Rotate the cable conduit 90 degrees.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the cable conduit bracket bolt (4).

Tighten the bolt to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).

4. Adjust the seat cushion cover and pad to a desired appearance. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement.
5. Install the front bucket seat.