Front Seat Backrest

Removal

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

1. Refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. If equipped.
      

1. NOTE: Base seat shown, Recaro seat similar.

1. 1. If equipped.
      

Installation

1. Torque : 48 Nm

1. 3. Push the recliner handle fully toward the inboard side of the seat, then release the pressure on the recline handle.
      

1. On both sides, immobilize the recline shaft using the locking pliers clamped to the shaft and flush up against the side of the recliner.
   General Equipment : Locking Pliers

1. If the clearance between the inboard push nut and the bushing exceeds 0.5 mm (0.019 in), install a 0.5 mm (0.019 in) feeler gauge or shim between the inboard push nut and the bushing and slide the inboard push nut tight against the feeler gauge or shim.
   General Equipment : Feeler Gauge

1. Remove the recline handle and push the outboard push nut (located behind recline handle) flush to the outboard bushing.
   

1. On both sides.
   

1. Verify the clearance between the outboard push nut and bushing is between 0.3 mm and 1.0 mm (0.011 in and 0.039 in).
   General Equipment : Feeler Gauge

1. 2. Torque : 3.0 Nm
   3. If equipped.
      

1. • Torque : 4.0 Nm

1. • Torque : 3.0 Nm

1. Refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   

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