Front Seat Back Hinge and Recliner Mechanism Replacement

Front Seat Back Hinge and Recliner Mechanism Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the seat trim panel.
3. Remove the seat cushion frame.
4. Remove the seat back frame.




5. Remove the outboard pivot bolt.




6. Remove the bolts holding the seat back folding mechanism.




7. Unsnap the recliner cable (1) from the folding mechanism (3).
8. Remove the front recliner attachment bolts (4).
9. Remove the recliner screw (5).




10. Remove the U-channel (1).
11. Remove the drive cable, if equipped with a power recliner.
12. Unsnap the recliner cable from the recliner mechanism.
13. Remove the recliner from the seat frame.



Installation Procedure

1. Attach the recliner cable to the recliner mechanism.
2. Install the drive cable, if equipped with a power recliner.




3. Install the U-channel (1).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the recliner screw (5).

Tighten the recliner screw to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Install the front recliner attachment bolts (4).

Tighten the front recliner attachment bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

6. Attach the recliner cable (1) to the folding mechanism (3).




7. Attach the bolts holding the seat back folding mechanism.

Tighten the seat back folding bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).





8. Install the outboard pivot bolt.

Tighten the outboard pivot bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

9. Install the seat back frame.
10. Install the seat cushion frame.
11. Install the seat trim panel.
12. Install the front seat in the vehicle.