For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2. Remove the seat cushion assembly and the seat back assembly. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .
3. Remove the clip attaching the E-Z entry cable to the seat track assembly and remove the cable.
4. Disengage the seat back cover J-strip at the bottom of the seat cover and the sliding seat back cover up to expose the recliner bolts.
5. Remove the recliner bolts and remove the recliner from the seat back.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Assemble the recliner mechanism to the seat back with the recliner fasteners. Transfer the recliner cover to the new mechanism.

Tighten
Tighten the recliner seat back to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

2. Pull the seat back cover down and engage the lower J-strips.
3. Install the cable to the seat track and install the clip.
4. Install the seat back assembly. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
5. Install the seat cushion assembly. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .
6. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .