Front Seat Back: Removal: Notes

Remove seat from vehicle.
Remove seat cushion side shields.
NOTE: Do not reuse the recliner assembly attaching bolts.
Remove bolts attaching recliner to seat back cushion frame. See Fig 1.
Remove pivot bolts. See Fig 2.
Disconnect any electrical connectors to the seat back, if equipped.
Remove seat back from seat cushion.

Fig 1: Recliner Attaching Bolt

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1 - RECLINER BOLT

Fig 2: Remove Seat Back

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1 - RECLINER BOLT HOLE

2 - SEAT BACK BOLT HOLE

3 - J-STRAP RETAINER