Front Seat Adjuster Replacement (Driver Seat - SL2, SC2, SW2)
Front Seat Adjuster Replacement (Driver Seat - SL2, SC2, SW2)
Removal Procedure
Important: LHD shown, RHD similar
1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).
2. Rotate the seat riser knob to the full up position.
3. Remove the recliner handle.
4. Remove the seat riser knob.
5. Remove the seat adjuster side cover.
6. Remove the seat belt buckle.
7. Remove the recliner lever and nylon spacer.
8. Remove the lumbar knob retaining clip.
9. Remove the lumbar knob by pulling.
10. Remove the lumbar actuator fasteners.
11. Thread the lumbar cable back above the riser bar to the side of the seat back.
12. Thread the lumbar cable back above the riser bar to the side of the seat back.
13. Install the riser knob without the screw, lower the seat cushion, and remove the riser knob.
14. Release the cushion cover rear J-strip from the seat cushion frame. Refer to the following:
* Seat Cover (1)
* Cushion Frame (2)
* Foam Pad (3)
* Cross Tube (4)
* Seat Cover J-Strip (5)
15. Remove the recliner bolts, the seat back assembly with recliner mechanism, and the cross tube attached to the seat back.
16. Install the riser knob without the screw, raise the seat cushion and remove the riser knob.
17. Remove the seat adjuster assembly from the seat cushion assembly by removing the four bolts at the sides of the seat cushion.
Installation Procedure
Important: LHD shown, RHD similar.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Install the seat adjuster assembly to the cushion assembly. Install the seat adjuster fasteners.
Tighten the front seat adjuster seat bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
2. Install the seat back assembly, with the recliners and cross tube attached, to the seat adjusters.
3. Install the recliner to the seat adjuster bolts and install the riser knob without the screw. Lower the seat cushion, and install the riser knob.
Tighten the front seatback recliner bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
4. Thread the lumbar cable between the riser bar and the seat cushion bottom towards the lumbar actuator plate.
5. Align the lumbar actuator cable assembly guide with the slot in the actuator plate.
6. Install the lumbar actuator fasteners.
Tighten the lumbar actuator fasteners to 3 Nm (27 lb in).
7. Align the grooves on the lumbar knob with the grooves on the lumbar actuator cable assembly and push to install.
8. Install the lumbar knob retaining clip.
9. Wrap the seat cushion cover rear flap to cover up the recliner cross tube, and engage the seat cushion cover rear J-strip to the seat cushion frame. Refer to the following:
* Seat Cover (1)
* Cushion Frame (2)
* Foam Pad (3)
* Cross Tube (4)
* Seat Cover J-Strip (5)
Caution: Apply Loctite 242(R) Threadlocker, or equivalent, on recliner lever fasteners before installing.
10. Install the recliner lever and nylon spacer.
Tighten the recliner lever fastener to 3 Nm (27 lb in).
Caution: Apply Loctite 242(R) Threadlocker US P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, on all restraint bolts/nuts before installation. Failure to use such threadlocker correctly may result in personal injury.
11. Apply Loctite 242(R) Threadlocker (or equivalent) to the seat belt buckle fastener. Position the seat side mount buckle unit 25 degrees forward from vertical to the side of the seat and install the bolt.
Tighten the seat belt buckle seat adjuster bolt to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).
12. On the drivers side, route the seat belt buckle wire to the seat adjuster and secure the wire to the adjuster with the seat belt wire attaching clips.
13. Install the seat adjuster side cover.
Tighten the seat side cover fasteners to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
14. Install the recliner handle.
Tighten the recliner handle fastener to 3 Nm (27 lb in).
15. Install the seat riser knob.
Tighten the seat riser knob fastener to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
16. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).