Reclining Knuckle

REMOVAL

1. Remove seat from vehicle.





2. Remove reclining lever knob.
3. From under seat, push in tabs holding screw caps and then remove caps.
4. Remove two screws on seat side cover.





5. For driver's seat, remove lift knob cover, unscrew one mounting screw and remove lift knob.
6. Remove side cover.





7. Remove headrest and pull off holding catches. Replace catches.
8. Remove five hog rings on seatback cover.
9. Pull up trim until upper two knuckle mounting bolts are exposed.





10. Remove upper two hex head bolts and remove seatback.
11. Pull knuckle lever and push seat into reclining position.
12. Remove two lower knuckle hex head bolts.
13. Remove reclining knuckle.

INSTALLATION

Reverse removal procedures.

Tighten knuckle bolts to
25-41 lb-ft (34-56 N.m, 3.5-5.7 kg-m)