Seat Recliner Service Procedure

^ Weldnut (typical 4 places) (1)

^ Locator Pin (2)

REMOVAL

Important
Removing the seat using the following sequence will aid in reassembly of the unit. On Coupe passenger seat, DO NOT activate the E-Z entry feature by pulling the recliner release lever on the side of the seat at any time during removal and installation procedures.

1. Remove the seat belt from seat belt guide on seat.

2. Move seat to full rearward position by activating the seat adjuster lever.

3. Remove the two front bolts from seat in the following order:

A. Front inboard

B. Front outboard

4. Move seat to full forward position by activating the seat adjuster lever.

5. Remove the two rear bolts from front seat in the following order:

A. Rear outboard

B. Rear inboard

6. For driver's seat, tilt seat backwards and disconnect seat side mount buckle unit wiring harness.

7. Remove seat and place on a clean, protected work surface.





8. On SL2, SC2, and SW2 driver's seat, rotate riser knob to full down position, and remove riser knob cover, fastener, and riser knob.

9. Remove recliner handle fastener and recliner handle.

10. Remove two outboard seat adjuster side cover fasteners and cover.

11. Remove two inboard seat adjuster side cover fasteners and cover.





12. Remove recliner lever fastener and recliner lever.





13. On Coupe, passenger seat, remove clip attaching E-Z entry cable to inboard recliner, and separate cable from recliner.





14. Disengage seat cushion cover rear J-strip at bottom of seat cushion frame.





^ Seat Cover (1)

^ Cushion Frame (2)

^ Foam Pad (3)

^ Cross Tube (4) Seat Cover J-Strip (5)

15. Remove four recliner bolts (two bolts on each side of seat assembly) and remove seat back assembly with recliner mechanism and cross tube attached to seat back.





16. Disengage seat cushion J-strip at bottom of seat back cover and slide seat back cover up to expose recliner bolts.





17. Remove four recliner bolts (two bolts on each side of seat back assembly) and separate recliner assemblies and cross tube from seat back assembly.





18. Separate recliners from cross tube and remove recliner cover fastener and cover from recliners.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the recliner cover and fastener to recliners.

2. Assemble recliner assemblies to cross tube.





3. Install recliners and cross tube assembly to seat back with four attaching bolts (two bolts on each side of seat back assembly).

Tighten 27 Nm (20 lb ft)





4. Pull seat back cover down and engage lower J-strips.

Notice
On Coupes, make sure E-Z entry cable mounting arm on recliner does not get caught in seat track.

5. Install seat back assembly to seat cushion assembly with four attaching bolts (two bolts on each side of seat assembly).

Tighten 27 Nm (20 lb ft)





6. Wrap seat cushion cover rear flap to cover up recliner cross tube and engage seat cushion cover rear J-strip to seat cushion frame.

^ Seat Cover (1)

^ Cushion Frame (2)

^ Foam Pad (3)

^ Cross Tube (4)

^ Seat Cover J-Strip (5)





7. On Coupe passenger seat, attach E-Z entry cable to inboard recliner and install cable retaining clip.





8. Install recliner lever and fastener to seat adjuster.





9. Install inboard seat adjuster side cover and two fasteners using longer fastener in forward location.

10. Install outboard seat adjuster side cover and two fasteners using longer fastener in forward location.

11. On SC2, SL2, and SW2 driver's seat, install seat cushion riser knob, fastener, and riser knob cover.

12. Install recliner handle and fastener. (1) Only on SC2, SL2, and SW2 seats.

13. Set seat in vehicle.

14. For driver's seat, tilt seat backwards and reconnect seat side mount buckle unit wiring harness.





Notice
Seat bolts must be installed and torqued in the proper sequence to prevent seat adjuster damage.

15. Apply Loctite 242(R) Threadlocker (P/N 21485277) or equivalent to the four seat bolts.

16. Install and torque rear inboard seat bolt (1).

Torque 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

17. Install and torque rear outboard seat bolt (2).

Torque 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

18. Install and torque front outboard seat bolt (3).

Torque 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

19. Move seat assembly to full rearward position by activating the seat adjuster lever.

20. Install and torque front inboard seat bolt (4).

Torque 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

21. Insert seat belt into seat belt guide on side of seat.

22. Repeat the complete set of procedures for the other seat.

23. Once both seats have the seat recliners replaced, open hood and affix Campaign Completion Label on a clean, dry surface of the radiator core support, in an area clearly visible when the hood is raised. (Refer to "Campaign Completion Label" information in this bulletin.)

24. Perform Seat Function Check procedure next.

SEAT FUNCTIONAL CHECK

Sit in each seat one at a time and perform the following checks.

1. Buckle and unbuckle the seat belt.

2. Activate adjuster lever and move seat to various positions along seat tracks to ensure proper operation. The seat should lock at each desired position.

3. On Coupe passenger seat, from the outside of the vehicle, check the operation of the E-Z entry feature.

A. Pull up the recliner release lever. The seat back should tilt forward and the seat assembly should move to the full-forward position.

B. Move the seat back to its upright position and slide the seat assembly rearward until it locks into place.

4. Lift recliner lever and move the seat back to the fully reclined position, checking the ease of lever operation and seat back movement. Release the lever, checking the ease of lever operation and that the seat back remains in the fully reclined position. The recliner lever should move easily and feel spring loaded.

5. Lift the recliner lever and position the seat back in a partially reclined position. Release the recliner lever and ensure that lever returns to down position. Check that the recliner mechanism engages and holds the seat back in the chosen position. Apply force to the seat back checking how well the mechanism engages and locks in place. The mechanism should not slip out of place when force is applied.

6. Lift the recliner lever and position the seat in the normal operating position. Release the recliner lever, checking that the recliner mechanism engages and holds the seat back in the normal operating position. Apply force to the seat back checking how well the mechanism engages and locks in place.