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Front Seat Adjuster Replacement Manual

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Bench Seat Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 276290  Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts retaining the seat adjuster to the seat riser (5).
  4. Remove the front seat and the seat adjuster from the seat riser.
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the seat adjuster to the seat.
  6. Remove the seat adjuster from the seat.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 276290  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat adjuster to the seat.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the bolts (5) in order to retain the seat adjuster to the seat.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to retain the seat adjuster to the seat to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the front seat and the seat adjuster to the seat riser.
  6. Install the nuts to retain the seat adjuster (5) to the seat riser.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to retain the seat adjuster to the seat riser to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  8. Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to Bench Seat Replacement .

Front Seat Adjuster Replacement Power

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Bench Seat Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 276756  Size: LH
  3. Remove the nuts retaining the seat adjuster to the seat riser.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors(21).
  5. Remove the front seat(1) and the seat adjuster(20) from the seat riser.
  6. Remove the bolts retaining the seat adjuster to the seat.
  7. Remove the seat adjuster(20) from the seat.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat adjuster to the seat.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the bolts (4) to retain the seat adjuster to the seat.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (4) in order to retain the seat adjuster to the seat to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 276756  Size: LH
  5. Install the front seat(1) and the seat adjuster(20) to the seat riser.
  6. Reconnect the electrical connectors(21).
  7. Install the nuts in order to retain the seat adjuster to the seat riser.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts in order to retain the seat adjuster to the seat riser to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  9. Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to Bench Seat Replacement .

Front Seat Adjuster Replacement Split Bench

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 276307  Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts retaining the seat adjuster to the seat riser (6).
  4. Remove the front seat and the seat adjuster from the seat riser (6).
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the seat adjuster to the seat.
  6. Remove the seat adjuster from the seat.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat adjuster to the seat.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the bolts to retain the seat adjuster to the seat.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to retain the seat adjuster to the seat to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 276307  Size: SH
  5. Install the front seat and the seat adjuster to the seat riser (6).
  6. Install the nuts to retain the seat adjuster to the seat riser.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to retain the seat adjuster to the seat riser to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  8. Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement .

Front Seat Adjuster Replacement Bench Seat

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Bench Seat Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 276311  Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts retaining the seat adjuster to the seat riser (5,11).
  4. Remove the front seat and the seat adjuster from the seat riser.
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the seat adjuster to the seat.
  6. Remove the seat adjuster from the seat.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat adjuster to the seat.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the bolts (4) to retain the seat adjuster to the seat.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (4) in order to retain the seat adjuster to the seat to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 276311  Size: SH
  5. Install the front seat and the seat adjuster to the seat riser (5,11).
  6. Install the nuts in order to retain the seat adjuster to the seat riser.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts in order to retain the seat adjuster to the seat riser to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  8. Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to Bench Seat Replacement .