Installation Procedure
- Position the front seat back on the front seat cushion.
- Route the lumbar heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness to the front seat cushion/frame area.
- Connect the electrical connector for the heated seat, if equipped.
- Install the front seat back hinge bolts (1) to the seat back hinge.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install new front seat back recliner roll pins to the seat back hinge.
- Connect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion.
- Connect the J- hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion.
- Install the front seat riser trim cover. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
- Install the front seat armrest in the front seat. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
- Install the front center seat belt buckle to the front seat. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Center Front in Seat Belts.
- Inspect the front seat back for proper operation.
- Install the front seat in the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Split Bench .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.