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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket or Split Bench Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat back recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the switch bezel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1333089  Size: SH
  6. Unclip the front, rear, and side J-strips (1, 2) on the underside of the seat.

  7. Object Number: 1333648  Size: SH
  8. Remove the 2 push pins (1) securing the seat cushion spacer (2) to the seat adjuster.

  9. Object Number: 1333093  Size: SH
  10. Remove the 2 bolts (1) securing the seat recliner to the seat adjuster.
  11. Remove the seat back and recliner assemblies from the seat adjuster.

  12. Object Number: 1334868  Size: SH
  13. Disconnect the harness (3) from the seat position sensor (1).
  14. Remove the 2 nuts (2) securing the seat position switch (1) to the seat adjuster.

  15. Object Number: 1334871  Size: SH
  16. Remove the seat harness connectors (2) from the power seat adjuster (1).
  17. Remove the seat harness from the seat adjuster assembly.

  18. Object Number: 1333095  Size: SH
  19. Disconnect the seat belt buckle electrical connector.
  20. Remove the bolt (2) securing the seat belt buckle assembly (1) to the seat adjuster.
  21. Remove the seat cushion cover and foam.

  22. Object Number: 1333096  Size: SH
  23. Remove the 4 nuts (1) securing the seat cushion frame to the seat adjusters.
  24. Remove the power seat adjuster.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1333648  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat cushion spacer (2) to the seat adjuster with the 2 push pins (1).

  2. Object Number: 1334871  Size: SH
  3. Install the seat harness connectors (2) to the power seat adjuster (1).
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1334868  Size: SH
  5. Install the seat position switch (1) to the seat adjuster with 2 nuts (2).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the seat position switch nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Connect the wiring harness (3) to the seat position switch (1).

  8. Object Number: 1333096  Size: SH
  9. Install the power seat adjuster to the seat cushion frame with 4 nuts (1).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the seat cushion frame mounting nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1333095  Size: SH
  11. Install the seat cushion foam pad and cover to the frame.
  12. Install the seat belt buckle assembly (1) through the seat cushion pad.
  13. Install the seat belt buckle assembly (1) to the seat adjuster with the bolt (2).
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

  15. Connect the seat belt buckle electrical connector (1).
  16. Position the seat back assembly on the seat cushion assembly.

  17. Object Number: 1333093  Size: SH
  18. Install the 2 bolts (1) securing the seat back and recliner assemblies to the seat adjuster.

  19. Object Number: 1333089  Size: SH
  20. Install the front, rear, and side J-strips (1, 2) to the underside of the seat.
  21. Install the switch bezel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement .
  22. Install the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
  23. Install the seat back recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .
  24. Install the seat in the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket or Split Bench Seat Replacement .