Front Seat Back: Removal: Convertible

WARNING: Before servicing the seat back the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury. Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION for service procedures.

CAUTION: Do not reuse the recliner assembly attaching bolts.

Fig 1: Side Shield

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SIDE CUSHION SHIELD

2 - SEAT BELT ATTACHING BOLT

Remove seat from vehicle. (Refer to BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL) .

Remove front seat inboard cushion side shield (1).

Fig 2: Handles

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - TILT FORWARD HANDLE

2 - ATTACHING SCREWS

3 - RECLINING HANDLE

Remove the seat back recliner handle/fold flat handle (1) and front outboard seat cushion shield.

Fig 3: Seat Side Shield Wire Connectors
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - WIRE CONNECTORS
Disconnect electrical connectors (1), if equipped.

Fig 4: Armrest Plug
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - ARMREST

2 - PLUG

Remove seat armrest plug (2).

Fig 5: Armrest Screw

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - ARMREST

2 - ARMREST SCREW

3 - LUMBAR HANDLE

4 - LUMBAR HANDLE SCREW

Remove seat armrest (1) and lumbar handle (3) if equipped.

Fig 6: Unzipping Front Seat Back Cover
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - UNZIP SEAT BACK COVER
Pull the zipper end(s) out on each side of the seat back and unzip the front seat back cover (1).
Disengage seat back cover locking strip across lower back cover.

Fig 7: Locating Hog Rings
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - HOG RINGS
Cut hog rings (1) and release cover.
Remove upper riser shield, if equipped.
Move seat cover and cushion to access the front seat back recliner.

Fig 8: Lumbar Bracket Attaching Screws
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - LUMBAR BRACKET ATTACHING SCREWS
Remove two attaching lumbar actuator screws (1) from the inner seat back frame.

Fig 9: Lumbar Mounting Bracket
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - LUMBAR MOUNTING BRACKET
Move lumbar actuator (1) free the front seat back recliner.

Fig 10: Seat Back To Hinge
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - ATTACHING BOLTS
Remove screws (1) attaching recliner to seat back cushion frame on both sides.

Fig 11: Front Seat Cushion - Front Side
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - ATTACHING SCREWS

2 - TOWEL BAR
Vehicle with Seat Airbag and/or Heated Seat System, remove front seat cushion frame. Remove two front side screws (1) and two rear screws (2).

Fig 12: Fold Flat Cable And Wire Harness
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - FASTENER
Disconnect any electrical fasteners (1) and wire ties from the seat back that are connected under the seat cushion, if equipped.
Remove seat back frame from seat assembly.