Removal And Installation

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Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front, Bench in this article.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.

Fig 1: Removing 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: Releasing J-Clip And Invert 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.

Fig 5: Locating Recliner Latch From Adjusting Rod

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Remove the LH recliner latch and adjusting rod.
- Remove the LH recliner latch from the adjusting rod.
- Remove the recliner adjusting rod from the RH recliner latch and slide the adjusting rod out of the seat frame tubes.
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.