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Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement (Bucket)



Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement (Bucket)

Removal Procedure

The front seat back recliner mechanism is mounted to the inboard side of the seat. The outboard hinge bolts to the seat back and seat bottom.

1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.




2. Release the seat cushion cover (1) to access the bolts retaining the hinge or the recliner mechanism (5) to the seat cushion frame (3). Refer to Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement (Bucket) Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement (Split Bench) Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement (Bench) Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement (Luxury/ Limited/ Z-71 Tahoe).
3. Release the seat back cover and lift the cover in order to access the bolts retaining the hinge or the recliner mechanism to the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement (Bucket) Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement (Split Bench) Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement (Bench) Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement (Luxury/ Limited/ Z-71 Tahoe).
4. Remove the bolts retaining the hinge/recliner mechanism (5) to the seat back frame.
5. Remove the bolts retaining the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame (3).
6. Remove the hinge/recliner mechanism from the seat assembly.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the hinge/recliner mechanism (5) to the seat assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts in order to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat back frame.

Tighten the bolts in order to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the front seat back frame to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

3. Install the bolts in order to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame (3).

Tighten the bolts in order to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

4. Install the front seat back cover.
5. Install the front seat cushion cover.
6. Install the front seat to the vehicle.


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