Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Front

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the front bucket seat.
2. Remove the lumbar knob and the accouter from the driver's seat, if equipped.
3. Remove the front bucket seat cushion trim panel screws.
4. Remove the front bucket seat cushion trim panel from the recliner mechanism.
5. Remove the front bucket seat recliner bolts (6).
6. Remove the front bucket seat back pivot bolt (3).
7. Remove the front bucket seat back (1) from the front seat cushion (5).
If lumbar equipped, route the cable through the seat cushion (5).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the front seat back (1) to the front seat cushion (5).
If lumbar equipped, route the cable through the seat cushion (5).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the front bucket seat back pivot bolt (3).

Tighten
Tighten the pivot bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

3. Install the front bucket seat recliner bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the recliner bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the front bucket seat cushion trim panel to the recliner mechanism.
5. Install the front bucket seat cushion trim panel screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

6. Install the lumbar knob and the accouter to the driver's seat, if equipped.
7. Install the front seat.