Vehicles Without Side Air Bags

Special Tool(s):

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

NOTE: Install a new power seat recliner assembly as a unit. Repair of the power seat recliner assembly components is not acceptable and should not be attempted.

1. Remove the affected seat.







2. Release the J-clip. Pull the lower comer up.







3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.







4. Remove the seat backrest trim panel.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Carefully fold the seat backrest cover panel to release the tension on the upper J-hooks.
3 Release the upper J-hooks.
4 Release the lower tabs.

CAUTION: When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.

NOTE: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats with side air bags cannot be repaired. The front seat backrest trim covers are to be installed new. Cleaning is permissible.







5. Release the J-clips.







6. Release the J-clips.







7. Pull the seat cover back up. Remove the bolts.







8. Remove the bolts.
9. Remove the recliner assembly.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE.

1. Install the recliner assembly.







2. Install the bolts.







3. Install the bolts.







4. Fasten the J-clips.







5. Install the seat backrest trim panel.
1 Fasten the lower tabs.
2 Carefully fold the seat backrest cover panel to apply tension for the upper J-hooks.
3 Fasten the upper J-hooks.
4 Install the screw.







6. Connect the electrical connectors.
7. Position the seat cushion cover. Fasten the J-clips.
8. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
1 Install the affected seat.
2 Check the active restraint system for correct operation.