Installation Procedure

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For the 2-way or the 4-way adjuster, perform the following steps if required:
1. 1.1. Connect the electrical wire harness (2) to the adjuster motor.
2. 1.2. Install the 2-way handle to the seat adjusters, if equipped.
  Install the seat adjuster 2-way handle retaining clip.
3. 1.3. Attach the electrical wire harness bracket to the seat adjuster. Install a rivet (5) to the electrical wire harness bracket, and rivet the bracket to the seat adjuster with a rivet gun.
4. 1.4. Install the seat adjuster linkage wire (4).
5. 1.5. Install the seat adjuster return springs (1, 3).

Fig 1: Installing 2-Way Or 4-Way Seat Adjuster

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For the 6-way adjuster install the motor support bracket. Refer to Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement - Front .
Install the seat belt buckle.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the seat belt buckle bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
Position the seat adjuster to the seat cushion frame.
Position the seat adjuster to the seat cushion frame.

Fig 2: Installing Seat Adjuster
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Install the seat adjuster bolts to the seat cushion frame.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install electrical wire harness to the seat cushion frame if required.
Install the seat cushion cover and the cushion as one piece. Refer to Seat Cushion Cover Replacement - Front .
Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Cushion Frame
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