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Front Seat Back: Installation

WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE SEAT BACK THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. REFER TO AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ARTICLE FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the recliner assembly attaching bolts.
  1. Position seat back on cushion.
  2. Connect electrical connectors to the seat back, if equipped.
  3. Install inboard pivot bolt. Tighten bolt to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
  4. Install bolts attaching recliner to seat cushion frame. Tighten bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.) torque.
  5. Install seat cushion side shields.
  6. Install seat in vehicle.