Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement - Front

Seat Back Recliner Mechanism Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the seat to the full up position (power seat).
2. Remove the seat.




3. Remove the recliner handle.

1. With a suitable blunt ended tool inserted between the cushion and the handle push the handle retaining spring clip down.
2. Pull the handle from the shaft.




4. Remove the side trim panel.




5. Remove the seat cushion cover.




6. Remove the hinge pin nuts and the hinge pins.
7. Lay the seatback down
8. Remove the cables from the actuators.




9. Remove the seat from the adjuster to access the recliner mechanism attaching screws (Base Seat only).




10. Remove the screws attaching the recliner mechanism.
11. Remove the recliner mechanism.

Installation Procedure

Important: Do not lubricate the seatback recliner mechanism.




1. Install the recliner mechanism to the seat frame.
2. Install the cables to the actuators.
3. Securely snap the cable retaining clips to the actuators with the tabs up.




4. Install the seat adjusters to the seat if removed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Apply Loctite(TM) 271 to the bolts and secure the adjuster to the seat.

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






Important: Use a tread locking compound on the hinge bolts.

6. Install the hinge bolts, seatback release cables, and nuts.

Tighten the hinge bolt nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).




7. Install the seat cushion trim cover.




8. Install the side trim panel.




9. Install the recliner handle.
1. Position the handle retaining spring clip into the lock position.
2. Snap the handle onto the reclining mechanism shaft.




10. Install the seat.