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Seat Backrest - Front




Seat Backrest - Front

Disassembly

NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front Seat - Exploded View, Front.

1. Remove the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover- Front .

2. Release the lower flap from the backrest frame hooks and remove the backrest foam pad.

3. Remove the 4 bolts and lumbar assembly.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector from the lumbar assembly.

- If equipped, route out the manual lumbar cable.


4. For climate controlled seat, remove the backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED).
- Disconnect the TED (Thermo-Electric Device) electrical connector.

- Remove the scrivet.

- Detach the 2 retainer clips from the backrest frame support wires.


5. If equipped, disconnect the recliner motor electrical connector.

6. For power and climate controlled seat, detach the wire harness retainers and remove the backrest wiring harness.
- Note the wire harness routing for correct installation.


7. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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