Seat Back Recliner Replacement - Front (Power)

Seat Back Recliner Replacement - Front (Power)

Removal Procedure

1. Position the seat to the full forward position.
2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket (Seat Replacement - Bucket) .
3. Remove the seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Front (Seat Cushion Replacement - Front) .
4. Disconnect the lumbar electrical connector.
5. Remove the adjuster track covers. Refer to Seat Adjuster Track Cover Replacement - Front (Seat Adjuster Track Cover Replacement - Front) .
6. Remove the seat back frame. Refer to Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front (Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front) .
7. Remove the seat back recliner motor and sensor if equipped. Refer to Power Recliner Motor Replacement - Front Seat (Service and Repair) .




8. Remove the fasteners securing the outboard seat adjuster track reinforcement bracket.
9. Remove the outboard seat adjuster track reinforcement bracket.
10. Remove the seat back recliner fasteners.
11. Remove the recliner assemblies by sliding the recliners rearwards out of the seat adjuster tracks.



Installation Procedure

1. Slide the recliner assemblies into the seat adjuster tracks.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the recliner fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





3. Install the outboard seat adjuster track reinforcement bracket.
4. Install the reinforcement bracket fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

5. Install the recliner motor and sensor if equipped. Refer to Power Recliner Motor Replacement - Front Seat (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the seat back frame. Refer to Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front (Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front) .
7. Connect the lumbar electrical connector.
8. Install the adjuster track covers. Refer to Seat Adjuster Track Cover Replacement - Front (Seat Adjuster Track Cover Replacement - Front) .
9. Install the seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Front (Seat Cushion Replacement - Front) .
10. Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket (Seat Replacement - Bucket) .