Installation Procedure

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Ensure that the recliner mechanism cable retention clips are securely snapped into the actuators.

Fig 1: Installing Recliner Mechanism Cable Retention Clips Into Actuators
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If the draw string was cut to assist in removing a non-movable seat, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the hog-rings attaching the seat cushion cover rear flap.
2. Untie the draw string.
3. Make a very small cut 100 mm (2 in) on each side of the center of the cushion coverjust in front of where the cut draw string receded (2).
4. Pull the draw string out of the cover far enough to tie the ends together.
5. Securely tie the draw string ends together using a square knot. The ends of the draw string should extend a minimum of one inch beyond the knot.
  
  Fig 2: Making Cut On Each Side Of Center Of Cushion Cover
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Position the trim cover over the seat cushion foam.
Install the cover and foam to the seat frame.
Tighten the draw string at the rear of the seat and securely tie.
Install the hog-rings attaching the rear side corners of the seat cushion trim cover.

Fig 3: Installing Hog-Rings Attaching Rear Side Corners Of Seat Cushion Trim Cover
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If step 2 was preformed wrap the front seat material around the draw string and hog-ring the material to the string. Make sure no sharp points of the hog-rings are pointed down.

Fig 4: Checking Sharp Points Of Hog-Rings
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Install the hog-rings attaching the rear center flap.

Fig 5: Installing Hog-Rings Attaching Rear Center Flap
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Install the side trim panel (power seat). Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .

Fig 6: Side Trim Panel (Power Seat)
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Install the recliner handle.
1. Position the handle retaining spring clip into the lock position.
2. Snap the handle onto the reclining mechanism shaft.
  
  Fig 7: Recliner Handle
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  NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the seat belt buckle to the seat frame.
Tighten

Tighten the seat belt buckle side mounting nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT (POWER) or SEAT REPLACEMENT (MANUAL) .

Fig 8: Installing Seat Belt Buckle To Seat Frame
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