Front Seat Back Frame Replacement (With AJ7)

Front Seat Back Frame Replacement (With AJ7)

Removal Procedure

Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling, or SIR Disabling and Enabling in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the front bucket seat.
3. Remove the seat back cover and pad.
4. Remove the head restraint guides (6) from the seat back frame (7).
5. Unfasten the wire harness for the inflatable restraint module.
6. Remove the recliner bolts (9).
7. Remove the pivot bolt (13).
8. Remove the seat back frame (7) from the recliner (11).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the seat back frame (7) to the recliner (11).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the recliner bolts (9).

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

3. Install the pivot bolt (13).

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

4. Fasten the wire harness for the inflatable restraint module.
5. Install the head restraint guides (6) from the seat back frame (7).
6. Install the seat back cover and pad.
7. Install the front bucket seat.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling, or SIR Disabling and Enabling in Restraint Systems.