Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Positioning Seat Back Frame Between The Adjusters

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Position the seat back frame between the adjusters.
Assure that the locating triangles on the seat back frame are properly seated in the mating holes in the adjusters.

CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
If you loosened the bolts on the rear seat cushion frame during removal, secure the bolts at this time and tighten.
Tightening Torque

12 N.m (9 lb ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Outboard Seat Back Frame And Nuts
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Install the outboard teardrop washer and bolt and tighten.
Tightening Torque

35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Install the nut to the outboard seat back frame and tighten.
Tightening Torque

17 N.m (13 lb ft)
Install the nuts to the inboard seat back frame and tighten.
Tightening Torque

17 N.m (13 lb ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Recliner Handle Screw And Spring
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WARNING: The seat back frame springs are under tension. To avoid personal injury, use care when removing or installing the frame.
Position the recliner handle and spring. Install the recliner handle bolt and tighten.
Tightening Torque

10 N.m (89 lb in)

Fig 4: Locating Notches To Seat Springs

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Adjust the seat back until the hook end of the springs are adjacent to the adjuster pins.

Fig 5: Identifying Seat Back Frame Springs

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Using a pair of channel lock® pliers, slide the springs from the notches in the frame to the pin.
Adjust the seat back to ensure proper operation.
If the seat is equipped with lumbar support, perform the following procedure:
1. Pull back on the lumbar cable sleeve.
2. Install the barrel end of the cable from the lumbar actuator.
3. Adjust the knob to ensure that the cable is properly installed.
Install the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT BACK CUSHION COVER AND CUSHION PAD REPLACEMENT (NON FOLD FLAT) or DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT BACK CUSHION COVER AND CUSHION PAD REPLACEMENT (FOLD FLAT) .
Install the front seat to the vehicle. Refer to FRONT SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .