Front Seat Back Cushion Latch Release Cable Replacement

Front Seat Back Cushion Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the seat back trim cover.
2. Remove the seat back free play retention cable from the rear of the seat back (passenger seat only).




3. Push down on the seat cushion to expose the hinge bolt nuts.
4. Remove the right and left hinge bolt nuts.
5. Remove the release cables from the hinge bolts.




6. 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.
7. Remove the bezel from the release lever by spreading the bezel locking tabs.

Installation Procedure




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. Install the release cables to the right and left hinges inserting the locking pins in the notches.
5. Apply a thread locking compound to the hinge bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the nuts to the right and left hinge bolts.

Tighten the hinge bolt nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the seat back free play retention cable (passenger seat only).




8. Install the seat back trim cover.
9. Install the release lever bezel.