Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: LHD shown, RHD similar

Fig 1: Seat Back Foam Pad

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Fig 2: Hog Rings Attaching Pad To Frame

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Install the hog rings to attach the pad to the frame. Refer to the following:
- Hog rings to attach pad to frame
- Foam pad

Fig 3: Installing Seat Back Cover Onto Seat Back

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Install the seat back cover onto the seat back. Check that the cover is centered on the seat back foam pad and the frame.

Fig 4: Exposed Hog Rings In Foam Pad

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IMPORTANT: Step 5 is a blind operation. It requires that you reach between the cover and the foam pad.

Insert the listing wire from the old cover into the seat cover.
Place the top of the cover listing wires (1) under the seat back pad listing wires.
To secure the seat back cover to the lower seat back pad, attach the seat back cover listing wires to the seat back pad listing wires, using the new hog rings.
Push down at the hook-and-loop fasteners (2) attachment to secure the seat back cover to the pads.

Fig 5: Locating Seat Back Cover Hook Retainers

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Check the fit of the cover and pull on the cover where necessary to remove the wrinkles.
Engage the interlock at the bottom of the cover. Check the position of the lumbar cable to ensure that it hangs freely from the outboard corner of the seatback.

Fig 6: Headrest Bushing Retaining Pins

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Install the headrest bushing into the seat back by aligning it into the seat back holes and pushing it in firmly until it CLICKS.
Install the headrest assembly.

Fig 7: Seat Cushion Cover Rear J-Strip

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the seat back assembly, with recliners and cross tube attached, to the seat adjuster.
Tighten: Tighten the front seatback recliner bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
Install the recliner to the seat adjuster bolts.

Fig 8: Lumbar Cable Routing

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On the driver's side only, install the lumbar knob assembly.
1. Thread the lumbar cable between the riser bar and the seat cushion bottom towards the lumbar actuator plate.
2. Align the lumbar actuator cable assembly guide with the slot in the actuator plate.
3. Install the lumbar actuator fasteners.
  Tighten: Tighten the lumbar actuator fasteners to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

Fig 9: Lumbar Actuator Cable

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Align the grooves on the lumbar knob with the grooves on the lumbar actuator cable assembly and push to install.
Install the lumbar knob retaining clip.

Fig 10: Seat Cushion Cover Rear J-Strip

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Wrap the seat cushion cover rear flap to cover up the recliner cross tube and engage the seat cushion cover rear J-strip to the seat cushion frame.

Fig 11: Seat Adjuster Bolts

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On the passenger seats, tighten the seat adjuster bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the front seat adjuster bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
Install the recliner lever and the nylon spacer.
Tighten: Tighten the recliner lever fastener to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

Fig 12: Recliner Handle And Seat Adjuster Side Cover

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Install the seat adjusters side cover.
Tighten: Tighten the seat side cover fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
On the driver's side, install the riser knob.
Tighten: Tighten the seat rise knob fastener to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
Install the recliner handle.
Tighten: Tighten the recliner handle fastener to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .