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2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Recliner Spring, Lever & Bolt
G04842979Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
COMPONENTS REFERENCE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures 
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .
  2. Remove the recliner handle by pulling firmly forward.
  3. Remove the front seat outer adjuster finish cover. Refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (NON FOLD FLAT)  and FRONT SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (FOLD FLAT) .
1 Front Seat Recliner Lever Bolt
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Tightening torque 
10 N.m (89 lb in) 
2 Front Seat Recliner Spring
3 Front Seat Recliner Lever
RENDER: 1.0x

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