Front Seatback. Removal and Installation

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the front seat.
   Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   • If equipped.
     Release the lumbar control knob retainer and remove the lumbar control knob.

   • If equipped.
     Release the lock tab of the height adjustment knob and remove the height adjustment knob.

   • If equipped.
     Release the recline knob retainer and remove the recline knob.

   

3. 3
   Remove the side shield screws.

   

4. 4
   
   Remove the side shield.
   

   1. Lift the rear of the side shield and pull outward.

   2. Slide the side shield forward.

   3. If equipped.
      Disconnect the electrical connector.

   

5. 5
   If equipped.
   Position the manual lumbar support cable away from the seat track.
   

   • Disconnect the cable from the manual lumbar support actuator.

   • Disconnect the cable retainers from the seat track.

   

6. 6
   Remove the screws and the flip-up cover.

   

7. 7
   
   Move the seatback wiring harness aside.
   

   1. Release the electrical connector retainer(s) from the seat track.

   2. Release the retainer(s) and disconnect the seatback wiring harness electrical connector(s).

   

8. 8
   Disconnect the seatback cover straps and turn the seatback cover upward.

   

9. 9
   Release the wiring harness retainers and move the wiring harnesses aside.

   

10. 10
    Remove the bolts and the front seat back.
    Torque: 33 lb-ft (45 N·m)

    

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.