Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement (Split Bench)

Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement (Split Bench)

Removal Procedure

For an illustration view, refer to Power Seat Systems

Operation.


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

1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
2. Release the seat cushion cover in order to access the bolts retaining the hinge or the recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement
3. Release the seat back cover and lift enough to access the bolts retaining the hinge or the recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement
4. Remove the bolts retaining the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat back frame.
5. Remove the bolts retaining the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame.
6. Remove the hinge/recliner mechanism from the seat assembly.



Installation Procedure

For an illustration view, refer to Power Seat Systems

Operation.

1. Install the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

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

3. Install the bolts to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame.

Tighten the bolts 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.