For 1990-2009 cars

## Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement 2 Door

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2. Remove the following components from the recliner mechanism:

2.1. | 1 screw

2.2. | The recliner handle (3)

3. Remove the following components from the seat assembly:

3.1. | 2 screws

3.2. | The seat cushion side panel (1)

4. Remove the inboard seat back hinge arm screw (2) from the seat assembly.
5. Roll the cover (2) upward slowly and evenly.
6. Remove the 2 mounting bolts that secure the recliner mechanism (2) to the seat back (1).
7. Remove the bolt that secures the recliner mechanism (4) to the seat cushion (7).
8. Remove the following components which secure the recliner mechanism (4) to the outboard seat adjuster (8):

• | The nut

• | The bolt

9. Disconnect the easy entry cable (11).
10. Remove the recliner mechanism (4) from the seat.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the recliner mechanism (4) to the outboard seat adjuster (8). Secure the mechanism with the nut and the mounting bolt .
2. Install the recliner mechanism (4) to the seat cushion (7). Secure the mechanism with the mounting bolt.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the recliner mechanism (4) to the seat back (3). Secure the mechanism with 2 mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the recliner mechanism mounting bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

4. Connect the easy entry cable (11).
5. Reposition the seat back cover (1).
6. Install the inboard seat back hinge arm screw (2) to the seat assembly.
7. Install the seat cushion side panel (5) to the seat. Secure the side panel with 2 screws.
8. Install the recliner handle (3) to the recliner mechanism (2). Secure the handle with 1 screw.
9. Install the front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

## Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement 4 Door

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2. Remove the following components from the recliner mechanism:

2.1. | 1 screw

2.2. | The recliner handle (3)

3. Remove the following components from the seat assembly:

3.1. | 2 screws

3.2. | The seat cushion side panel (1)

4. Remove the inboard seat back hinge arm screw (2) from the seat assembly.
5. Roll the cover (2) upward slowly and evenly.
6. Remove the 2 mounting bolts that secure the recliner mechanism (2) to the seat back (1).
7. Remove the bolt that secures the recliner mechanism (4) to the seat cushion (7).
8. Remove the following components which secure the recliner mechanism (4) to the outboard seat adjuster (8):

• | The nut

• | The bolt

9. Remove the recliner mechanism (4) from the seat.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the recliner mechanism (4) to the outboard seat adjuster (8). Secure the mechanism with the nut and the mounting bolt .
2. Install the recliner mechanism (4) to the seat cushion (7). Secure the mechanism with the mounting bolt.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the recliner mechanism (4) to the seat back (3). Secure the mechanism with 2 mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the recliner mechanism mounting bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

4. Reposition the seat back cover (1).
5. Install the inboard seat back hinge arm screw (2) to the seat assembly.
6. Install the seat cushion side panel (5) to the seat. Secure the side panel with 2 screws.
7. Install the recliner handle (3) to the recliner mechanism (2). Secure the handle with 1 screw.
8. Install the front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .