Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent, Bench

Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent, Bench

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Keep hands clear of all moving seat mechanisms when releasing the recliner lever. The recliners are spring loaded and release with high force. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Second Row Seat - Exploded View, Second Row.

1. Release the backrest cover J-clips.





2. Separate the strut and disengage the cushion cover J-clip.





3. Disengage the cushion cover J-clip at the rear attached to the cushion frame and open the flap.

4. From under the seat, pull the cushion cover outboard retainers out from between the riser and cushion frame.





5. Remove the screw and the manual recliner handle.

6. Remove the screw, pull and remove the recliner outer cover.
- On assembly, make sure the release strap is through the cover opening.

7. NOTE: Note cable routing and orientation for installation.

With the recliner in the released (folded) position, detach the 3 cables.

- Disconnect the power-fold seat motor cable from the recliner.
- Rotate the cable end guide to release.

- Disconnect the cable jacket from the cable clamp.

- Detach the inboard and outboard latch cable jackets from the retainers.

- Unhook the inboard and outboard latch cable ends.





8. NOTICE: Use care when separating the seat back cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from the seat back foam.

Partially invert the backrest cover and remove the 2 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.

- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

9. Remove the 2 recliner-to-cushion frame bolts and recliner.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

11. Check the seat for correct operation.
- With the seat in the upright position, both latch feet must lock to the strikers.

- When releasing the seat to the E-Z entry position, the latches must release freely and not bind to the strikers.

- Before installation, make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

- Make sure the lower anchor and tether for children wires at the rear of the cushion frame are positioned through the cushion trim cover and are accessible to the occupants.