Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 455

60/40 Seat Back - 40

Fig. 485: Removing/Installing 40/60 Seat
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1. Remove the 40 and 60 seat, see REMOVAL.

2. Remove the screw and trim covering.

Fig. 486: Removing/Installing Nuts Attaching 40 60 Seat Back Frames
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3. Remove the nuts (1) attaching the 40 and 60 seat back frames.

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Fig. 487: Removing/Installing Recliner Rod Nut And Recliner Rod
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4. Remove the recliner rod nut (1) and recliner rod (2).

5. Remove the 40 seat back frame from the 60 seat back frame.

Fig. 488: 40 Seat Floor Bracket Trim
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6. Trace (1) an outline of the recliner handle. Remove screw (2) and the floor bracket trim (3) from the

hinge.

NOTE:

Mark the position of the recliner lever prior to removal. This will make sure
that the recliner lever is in the proper position after installation.

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Fig. 489: 40 Seat Recliner Handle
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7. Remove the screw (2), washer (1) and recliner handle (3) from the floor bracket.

Fig. 490: 40 Seat Right Floor Bracket
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8. Remove the bracket nuts (1), trim attachment bracket (2) and bracket (4) from the hinge (3).

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Fig. 491: 40 Seat Left Floor Bracket
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9. Remove the left floor bracket from the seat frame.

60/40 Seat Back - 60

Fig. 492: Removing/Installing 40/60 Seat
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1. Remove the 40 and 60 seat, see REMOVAL.

2. Remove the screw and trim covering.

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