Removal - Jr-27 Only

Remove seat from vehicle (Refer to BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL) .
Remove seat back from lower seat frame (Refer to BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK - REMOVAL) .
Remove upper recliner handle.
Remove seat back cover until the screws attaching the upper recliner mechanism to the seat back frame can be accessed.
Remove rubber bellows covering lower part of seat back frame.
Remove screws attaching upper recliner mechanism to seat frame.
Remove bolts attaching recliner housing to seat frame.
Push upper recliner mechanism into seat frame with handle shaft facing the front of the seat frame.
NOTE: Do not reuse bolts holding recliner housing to seat frame. Verify availability prior to proceeding.
Pull recliner housing and upper recliner handle mechanism downward and out through bottom of seat frame. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Recliner Housing

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - UPPER RECLINER MECHANISM

2 - RECLINER HOUSING

3 - RECLINER CABLE