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
- Position the seat back frame between the adjusters.
Assure that the locating triangles on the seat back frame are properly seated in the mating holes in the adjusters.
- If you loosened the bolts on the rear seat cushion frame during removal, secure the bolts at this time.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).
- Install the outboard teardrop washer and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Install the nut to the outboard seat back frame.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Install the nuts to the inboard seat back frame.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
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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.