Front Seat Backrest: Installation

All seats 

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of serious personal injury.

   On both sides, install the front seat backrest bolts in the following sequence.

   1. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

   2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

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   Driver seat 

3. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new seat backrest frame with memory seat option.

   Operate the front seat backrest in both directions through the full range of travel to set soft stops and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.