Removal and Replacement

Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement (Fold Flat)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.






2. Remove the outer trim panel screws from the seat back recliner.
3. Remove the trim panel from the side of the seat.






4. Remove the screws from the seat cushion outer trim panel.
5. Remove the outer trim panel.






6. Remove the inner trim panel screws from the seat back.
7. Remove the inner trim panel.
8. On vehicles with heated seats, disconnect the electrical connector from the seat heater module.
9. Remove the inner trim panel screws from the inboard and the outboard seat cushions.
10. Remove the inner trim panels.
11. Remove the rear seat back assembly from between the seat recliners.






12. Remove the seat adjuster handle.
13. Remove the seat cushion frame bolts.
14. Remove the seat cushion frame assembly from between the adjusters.






15. Remove the bolt from the seat belt buckle. Remove the buckle.






16. Remove the shoulder belt quick disconnect bolt from the seat adjuster.
17. Remove the quick disconnect from the seat.






18. Using a flat-bladed tool, pry the inboard threaded end of the fold-flat cable from the retaining clips.






19. Disconnect the outboard end of the fold-flat cable.






20. Remove the recliner bolts on both sides of the seats.
21. Separate the recliners from both sides of the adjusters.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.






1. Install both recliners to the seat adjuster. Secure the recliners with the recliner bolts. Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).






2. Position the seat belt buckle and install the bolt to the seat belt buckle. Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).






3. Install the shoulder belt quick disconnect bolt. Tighten the bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).






4. Connect the outboard end of the fold-flat cable.






5. Snap the recliner cable into the inner recliner mechanism clip.
6. Remove the slack in the recliner cable by turning the threaded end of the cable.






7. Install the seat cushion frame assembly.
8. Install the seat cushion frame bolts. Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb ft).
9. Install the seat adjuster handle.
10. Install the recliner cable in the tab on the bottom of the seat cushion frame.
11. Install the seat back assembly between the seat recliners. Secure the assembly with the recliner bolts. Tighten the bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb ft).
12. On vehicles with heated seats, route the heated seat wiring harness under the seat cushion and connect the connector to the seat heater module.
13. Position the inner trim panels to the inboard and the outboard seat cushions. Secure the panels with the trim panel screws. Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).






14. Position the outer trim panel to the seat cushion. Secure with the trim panel screws. Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).






15. Install the inboard recliner trim panel. Secure with the trim panel screws. Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).






16. Install the outer recliner trim panel. Secure with the trim panel screws. Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
17. Install the front seat to the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.