(5) Disconnect any electrical connectors to the seat
back, if equipped.
(6) Remove seat back from seat cushion.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the recliner assembly attach-
ing bolts.
(1) Position seat back on cushion.
(2) Connect electrical connectors to the seat back,
if equipped.
(3) Install inboard pivot bolt. Tighten bolts to 30
N·m (22 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install bolts attaching recliner to seat back
frame. Tighten bolts to 8 N·m (71 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install seat cushion side shields.
(6) Install seat in vehicle.
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat from vehicle.
(2) Remove head restraint.
(3) Remove front seat back.
(4) Remove lumbar support handle, if equipped.
(5) Disengage the J-strap retainer (Fig. 12).
(6) Roll cover upward to hog rings. Cut hog rings
to free cover (Fig. 13).
Fig. 9 Arm Rest Access Hole
1 – REMOVE ACCESS HOLE
2 – NUT
3 – ARM REST
4 – COVER
Fig. 10 Arm Rest Bracket
1 – ARMREST BRACKET
Fig. 11 Recliner Attaching Bolt
1 – PIVOT BOLT
2 – RECLINER BOLT
Fig. 12 Remove Seat Back
1 – RECLINER BOLT HOLE
2 – SEAT BACK BOLT HOLE
3 – J-STRAP RETAINER
23 - 14 BODY LH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)