Seat Height Adjuster, Removing And Installing, Manual Seat Adjustment: Removing
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-- Move the front seat to the highest position and then lower it one stroke; this will keep the pretension on the torsion bar as low as possible.
-- Remove the seat height adjustment handle. Refer to SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the seat frame trim panel on the side sill side. Refer to SEAT FRAME TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SIDE SILL SIDE .
TIP:
The lower bolt must be removed from below.
-- Push the cover and cushion on the seat pan near the threaded connections to the side.
-- Remove the bolts -1-.
-- If equipped, remove the lock washer -2-.
-- Detach and remove the seat height adjuster from the seat pan.