Front Seat Adjuster Replacement (Power)

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. SEE BELOW.
  2. Remove the seat trim panel. SEE BELOW
  3. Remove the seat cushion frame from the seat adjuster. SEE ADDED DOCUMENT.
  1. Remove the inboard seat belt buckle and nut(1).

Disconnect the electrical connection(2).

  1. Remove the seat back frame from the seat adjuster. SEE ADDED DOCUMENT
  2. Remove the seat back hinge/recliner mechanism. SEE BELOW
  3. Remove the seat adjuster track cover. SEE BELOW
  4. Remove the memory module, if equipped.

Front Seat Replacement - Bucket

Removal Procedure

  1. Move the seat to the full rearward position. Remove the front seat nut cover (3), if equipped.
  2. Remove the seat retaining front nuts (2).
  3. Move the seat to the full forward position in order to remove the seat retaining rear bolts (1).
  4. Disconnect the electrical harness, if equipped.
  5. Remove the seat from the vehicle.

Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Ensure the seat is in the full upward position.
  1. Remove the screws retaining the seat back release handle and the seat recliner handle, if equipped.
  2. Remove the trim panel (1) by pulling outward in order to disengage the retaining clip.
  3. Remove the trim panel from the seat.

Front Seat Back Hinge and Recliner Mechanism Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
  2. Remove the seat trim panel.
  3. Remove the seat cushion frame.
  4. Remove the seat back frame.
  1. Remove the outboard pivot bolt.
  1. Remove the bolts holding the seat back folding mechanism.
  1. Unsnap the recliner cable (1) from the folding mechanism (3).
  2. Remove the front recliner attachment bolts (4).
  3. Remove the recliner screw (5).
  1. Remove the U-channel (1).
  2. Remove the drive cable, if equipped with a power recliner.
  3. Disconnect the recliner cable from the recliner mechanism.
  4. Remove the recliner from the seat frame.

Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
  1. Unsnap the front tabs, then the rear tabs of the track cover.
  2. Remove the track cover from the vehicle.