Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Adjuster Cover Plates

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Place the adjuster covers on the seat adjuster.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Back Frame Bolts

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Place the seat back frame on the adjuster covers.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the bolts that secure the seat back to the adjuster.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Pan Bolts

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Install the seat pan.
Install the bolts that secure the seat pan to the adjuster.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Cushion Cover (Front Seat)

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Install the seat pad and trim cover together.
Install the seat cushion J-hooks and the hook and loop retainers to secure the trim to the seat pan.
Press down on the cushion trim pad to secure the hook and loop retainers to the seat pad.

Fig 5: View Of Adjuster Bracket Electrical Harness Clip & Harness Retainer

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Install the electrical harness clip and the retainer on the adjuster bracket.

Fig 6: View Of Power Seat Motor Electrical Harness

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Connect the electrical harness to the seat motor harness.
Install the seat belt pretensioner. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement .
Install the seat belt bracket.
Install the seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement .

IMPORTANT: Inspect the drive cables. Verify that the cables are straight between the motors and the drive screws.

Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .