Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
Important: Ensure that the seat adjusters are in phase with one another before attaching the seat riser. Move both of the left and right adjusters to the most rearward position prior to the riser installation. Failure to keep the adjusters in phase may result in poor adjuster travel.
- Install the seat riser to the seat cushion.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the seat riser bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts.
- For bucket seats only, tighten the seat riser bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb in).
- For split benches only, tighten the seat riser bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb in).
- Install the rear seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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