Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Back Frame

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Position the seat back frame between the adjusters.
Assure that the locating triangles on the seat back frame are properly seated in the mating holes in the adjusters.

CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
If you loosened the bolts on the rear seat cushion frame during removal, secure the bolts at this time.
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft) .

Fig 2: Identifying Outboard Teardrop Washer & Bolt
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Install the outboard teardrop washer and bolt.
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft) .
Install the nut to the outboard seat back frame.
Tightening torque

Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft) .
Install the nuts to the inboard seat back frame.
Tightening torque

Tighten the nuts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft) .

Fig 3: Identifying Recliner Handle & Spring
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WARNING: The seat back frame springs are under tension. To avoid personal injury, use care when removing or installing the frame.
Position the recliner handle and spring. Install the recliner handle bolt.
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Back Springs
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Adjust the seat back until the hook end of the springs are adjacent to the adjuster pins.

Fig 5: Identifying Seat Back Frame
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Using a pair of channel lock® pliers, slide the springs from the notches in the frame to the pin.
Adjust the seat back to ensure proper operation.
If the seat is equipped with lumbar support, perform the following procedure:
1. Pull back on the lumbar cable sleeve.
2. Install the barrel end of the cable from the lumbar actuator.
3. Adjust the knob to ensure that the cable is properly installed.
Install the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to FRONT SEAT BACK CUSHION COVER AND CUSHION PAD REPLACEMENT (NON FOLD FLAT) and FRONT SEAT BACK CUSHION COVER AND CUSHION PAD REPLACEMENT (FOLD FLAT) .
Install the front seat to the vehicle. Refer to FRONT SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .