Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the seat adjuster assembly to the seat cushion frame with 4 nuts (2).
Tighten

Tighten the seat cushion frame nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Seat Adjuster Assembly To Seat Cushion Frame With Nuts
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Install the seat back recliner assembly to the seat adjuster with 2 bolts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the seat back recliner assembly bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
Pull the seat cushion pad and cover back into position on the seat cushion frame.

Fig 2: Installing Seat Back Recliner Assembly To Seat Adjuster With Bolts
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Install the J-strips (1, 2) to the seat cushion frame.
Install the adjuster return spring to the seat frame.
Install the seat back recliner handle. Refer to SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE REPLACEMENT - Front .
Install the lumbar support knob. Refer to LUMBAR SUPPORT KNOB REPLACEMENT .

Fig 3: Installing J-Strips To Seat Cushion Frame
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Install the seat belt buckle to the seat.
Tighten

Tighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Seat Belt Buckle To Seat
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Connect the seat belt electrical pigtail (3) under the seat.
Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - Bench or SEAT REPLACEMENT - Bucket .

Fig 5: Connecting Seat Belt Electrical Pigtail Under Seat
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