Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent

Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent, Taurus X

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip on the LH side.

2. Release the 2 backrest trim cover inside J-clips to hard back panel.

3. Roll the trim cover up and remove the 2 LH recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

4. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the riser LH inner cover.

5. Remove 3 screws and the riser LH outer cover.

6. Remove the screw and manual recliner handle.

7. Remove 2 screws and LH recliner outer cover.
- On assembly, make sure the release strap is through the cover opening.

8. From under the seat, release 3 sets of cushion trim cover J-clips.

9. From under the seat and at the back, between the cushion foam pad and frame, release the J-clip attached to the seat cushion frame.

10. Pull the cushion trim cover outboard retainer out from between the riser and the cushion frame.





11. Remove the pin-type retainer, release the locator pins and remove the LH recliner inner cover.

12. NOTE: Note cable routing for correct installation.

Remove the 3 cables from the LH recliner.





13. Remove the 4 bolts and LH recliner.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).