Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1960

4. Fold the seat backs forward and roll the seat

assembly back in the vehicle.

5. Remove and discard the nuts (2 and 4) on either

the driver or passenger side.

6. Separate the seat assembly by removing and dis-

carding the nuts (4) on either the drivers or pas-
sengers seat.

7. Remove each section of the seat assembly from

the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.

1. Position each seat section into the vehicle and tip

back.

2. Install the nuts (4) attaching the center seat section

(2) to the other seat, and tighten to 25 N·m (18 ft.
lbs.).

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3. Install the nuts (2 and 4) attaching the center seat

section to the other seat, and tighten to 25 N·m (18
ft. lbs.).

4. Roll the seat assembly forward and install new rear

bolts (2). Tighten the bolts (2) to 40 N·m (30 ft.
lbs.).

5. Connect the 12v power supply electrical connector

(3 - if equipped).

6. Fold the seat backs up and slide the seats (1) to

the rear.

7. Install new front bolts (4) and tighten to 28 N·m (21

ft. lbs.).

LUMBAR SUPPORT HANDLE/BEZEL

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the
handle or bezel surface when removing.

1. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equiv-

alent, pry the manual lumbar knob out of the bezel
surround.

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2. Remove the bezel retaining screws (2) and remove

the bezel (3).

INSTALLATION

1. Align the bezel (3) to the seat back and install the

screws (2).

2. Snap the manual lumbar knob onto the shaft of the

drive mechanism into the bezel surround.

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SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER - FRONT

REMOVAL

1. Remove the front seat (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL).

2. Remove the lumbar handle and bezel (if equipped) (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/LUMBAR SUPPORT HANDLE/

BEZEL - REMOVAL).

3. Remove the headrest sleeves (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/HEADREST SLEEVE - REMOVAL).

4. Unzip the zip strip at the lower end of the seat back and remove the seat back cover and cushion.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the seat back cushion and cover onto the seat frame assembly.

2. Connect the zip strip at the bottom of the seat back.

3. Install the headrest sleeves. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/HEADREST SLEEVE - INSTALLATION)

4. Install the lumbar bezel and handle, if equipped. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/LUMBAR SUPPORT HANDLE/

BEZEL - INSTALLATION)

5. Install the seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)

SEAT CUSHION / COVER - FRONT

REMOVAL

1. Remove the front seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL)

2. Remove the screw and remove the recliner handle.

3. Remove the two screws and remove the power seat controls, if equipped, and disconnect the electrical connec-

tor.

4. Remove the seat track. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT TRACK - REMOVAL)

5. Disconnect the j-straps and remove the seat cushion and cover.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the seat cushion and cover onto the frame assembly and connect the j-straps.

2. Install the seat track. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT TRACK - INSTALLATION)

3. Connect the power seat control switch electrical connector, if equipped.

4. Install the power seat control switch and install the two screws, if equipped.

5. Install the recliner handle and install the screw.

6. Install the front seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)

SEAT TRACK

REMOVAL

1. Remove the front seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL)

2. Disconnect the heated seat electrical connectors, if equipped.

3. Remove the four nuts attaching the seat track to the seat and remove the track.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the seat track onto the seat and install the four nuts.

2. Tighten the four nuts to 25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).

3. Connect the heated seat electrical connectors, if equipped.

4. Install the seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)

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