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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 71222  Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Insert, Pad, Cover Replacement - Front Seat .
  2. Remove the seat back free play retention cable from the rear of the passenger seat back.

  3. Object Number: 71219  Size: SH
  4. Push down on the seat cushion to expose the hinge bolt nuts.
  5. Remove the right and left hinge bolt nuts.
  6. Remove the release cables from the hinge bolts.

  7. Object Number: 281998  Size: SH
  8. Remove the release cable mechanism from the upper seat back by depressing the taps and pushing the release lever out of the seat back frame.
  9. Remove the bezel from the release lever by spreading the bezel locking tabs.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 171524  Size: SH
  1. Insert the release cables through the opening in the upper seat back frame.
  2. Snap the release lever mechanism to the seat back frame.
  3. Route the cables.

  4. Object Number: 71219  Size: SH
  5. Install the release cables to the right and left hinges inserting the locking pins in the notches.
  6. Apply Loctiteâ„¢ 271 to the hinge bolts.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. Install the nuts to the right and left hinge bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  10. Install the free play retention cable to the passenger seat back.

  11. Object Number: 71215  Size: SH
  12. Install the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Insert, Pad, Cover Replacement - Front Seat .