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Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Adjuster Finish Cover Replacement

Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Adjuster Finish Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the passenger seat recliner handle, if equipped. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .

2. Remove the seat belt tensioner bolt cap.


3. Remove the seat belt tensioner bolt (2).

4. Disconnect the front seat belt (1) from the front seat belt tensioner (3).

5. Pull the lower edge of the seat back cushion finish panel rearward to access and remove the screw (1).


6. Remove the two screws (1) that retain the seat cushion front cover (2) to the seat cushion frame.


7. Remove the seat outer adjuster finish cover (3) and the seat cushion front cover (2) as an assembly.

Slide the outer adjuster finish cover over the seat belt tensioner.

Disconnect the seat switch electrical connectors.

8. If replacing the outer adjuster finish cover, perform the following steps:


Remove the screw (1).

Pinch together the retainers that attach the outer adjuster finish cover (3) to the seat cushion front cover (2), and pull apart.

Transfer components as necessary.


Installation Procedure


1. If the outer adjuster finish cover (3) was separated from the seat cushion front cover (2), attach the two components.


2. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the screw and tighten to 4 Nm (45 lb in) .

3. Install the outer adjuster finish cover to the seat by performing the following steps:

Slide the outer adjuster cover assembly over the seat belt tensioner.

Connect the seat switch electrical connectors, if equipped.

Secure the outer cover retainers to the seat.

4. Install the two screws (1) that retain the seat cushion front cover (2) to the seat cushion frame.


5. Pull the lower edge of the seat back cushion finish panel rearward and install the screw (1) and tighten to 4 Nm (45 lb in) .


6. Connect the front seat belt (1) to the front seat belt tensioner (3).


7. Install the front seat belt tensioner bolt (2) and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb ft) .

8. Install the passenger seat recliner handle, if equipped. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .