Seat Back Replacement - Front (Bucket Seat)

Seat Back Replacement - Front (Bucket Seat)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the front seat outer trim panel.
3. Disconnect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion and pull the front seat cushion cover open to expose the seat frame hinge.




4. Disconnect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion and pull open the front seat cushion cover to expose the seat frame hinge.




5. Remove the front seat back recliner roll pins from the seat back hinge.




6. Remove the front seat back bolts from the seat back hinge.




7. Lift up the front seat back and set it down on the front seat cushion.






Important: Before removing cables and wire harness, make note of their position.

8. Pull out the lumbar cable, heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness from the front seat cushion frame area.
9. Remove the front seat back.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the front seat back on the front seat cushion.




2. Route the lumbar cable, heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness to the front seat cushion/frame area.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the front seat back bolts (1) to the seat back hinge.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




4. Install new front seat back recliner roll pins to the seat back hinge.




5. Connect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion.




6. Connect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion.
7. Install the front seat outer trim panel.
8. Inspect the front seat back for proper operation.
9. Install the front seat from the vehicle.