Removal and Installation

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Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT, BENCH .

NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.

Fig 1: Locating Recliner Handle Clips And Handles

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Remove both the recliner handle clips and remove the handles.
Release the J-clip and invert the backrest trim up to expose the recliner latches.

Fig 2: Locating Backrest Trim
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Position the backrest foam pad up for access to the recliner bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Backrest Foam Pad From Backrest Frame Assembly
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Remove the 2 LH backrest recliner bolts.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Backrest Recliner Bolts
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NOTE: During installation, make sure the recliner latches are seated in the adjusting rod before installing the recliner latch bolts.

Remove the LH recliner latch and adjusting rod.
1. Remove the LH recliner latch from the adjusting rod.
2. Remove the recliner adjusting rod from the RH recliner latch and slide the adjusting rod out of the seat frame tubes.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Recliner Latch From Adjusting Rod
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Remove the 2 RH backrest recliner bolts and remove the recliner latch.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Backrest Recliner Bolts
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.