Seat Back Recliner Cable Replacement - Front (Fold Flat)

Seat Back Recliner Cable Replacement - Front (Fold Flat)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.




2. Remove the seat adjuster handle by squeezing both sides toward the center of the seat.




3. Remove the rearmost J-hook retainer from the seat cushion trim cover.
4. Remove the bolts from the seat cushion frame.
5. Remove the seat cushion frame, pad, and cover assembly from between the adjusters.




6. Remove the threaded, inboard end of the recliner cable from the retaining clips.




7. Remove the outboard side of the recliner cable from the retaining clip.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the outboard side of the recliner cable.




2. Install the inboard side of the recliner cable.
3. Turn the threaded end in the retaining clip until you have removed the slack from the cable.




4. Install the seat cushion frame, pad, and trim cover assembly between the adjusters.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Install the bolts to the seat cushion frame.

Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

6. Install the rear J-hook retainer. Ensure that the cable is beneath the material flap on the trim cover.




7. Install the seat adjuster handle.
8. Install the front seat.