Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Front Seat Back Pivot Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Front Seat Front Adjuster Nut | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Front Seat Rear Adjuster Nut | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Front Seat Recliner Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Front Seat Recliner Finish Cover Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Lumbar Actuator Screw | 1.2 N.m | 10 lb in |
| Rear Folding Seat Back Pinion Bolts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Rear Seat Back Latch Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Seat Adjuster to Cushion Frame Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Seat Belt Buckle Bolt - Driver Side | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Tie Bar Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Seat - Manual Back Recliner
- On coupe model vehicles, pull forward on the upper seat back in order to verify that the seat back mechanism is in the locked position. The seat back does not fold forward when the seat back is locked properly.
- Apply force rearward on the seat recliner assembly lever in order to adjust the seat back into the full reclined position. Inspect for ease of lever operation and seat back movement.
- Release the recliner lever. The seat back should remain fully reclined.
- Operate the recliner lever in order to position the seat back forward to an intermediate reclined position.
- Release the recliner lever.
- Manually force the upper seat back rearward in order to test for positive recliner locking action.
- Operate the recliner mechanism lever in order to adjust the seat back to the seat back's normal position. Inspect the ease of lever operation and seat back full return.
- Release the recliner lever.
- Manually force the upper seat back rearward in order to test for positive recliner locking action.
The recliner release lever should return to the lever's normal position without any assistance from the operator. However, with the seat back in the full upright position, the lever will not go back to normal position unless rearward force is applied to the seat back.
