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Removal Procedure

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The front seat back recliner mechanism is mounted to the inboard side of the seat.

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  2. If removing the recliner mechanism remove the seat back recliner handle. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front .
  3. Remove the seat cushion cover enough to access the bolts that retain the hinge or recliner mechanism (6) to the seat cushion frame. Refer to Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front .
  4. Remove the seat back cover enough to access the bolts (2,8) that retain the hinge or recliner mechanism to the seat back. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front .
  5. Remove the bolts (2,8) that retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat back frame.
  6. Remove the bolts (3,7) that retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame.
  7. Remove the hinge/recliner mechanism from the seat assembly.
  8. Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Back Hinge/Recliner Mechanism
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