Milan FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
16. Detach and route out the side air bag wire harness.
17. Route out the side air bag wire harness from the seat track and cushion.
18. Remove the 4 recliner-to-cushion frame bolts and remove the backrest assembly.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Seat Recliner - Front, With Fold Flat
Seat Recliner - Front, With Fold Flat
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Do not reinstall the cushion side shield or side shield retainers after removal. These are one-time-use items that become damaged
during removal and may not remain attached if reinstalled. Install a new side shield during seat assembly (includes new retainers attached).
NOTE: Only the front passenger seat can be equipped with optional fold-flat recliners.
NOTE: Recliners on seats that do not fold-flat are not serviced separately, they are serviced with the backrest frame.
All seats
1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front See: Service and Repair/Seat - Front.
2. Fold the seat backrest down to the fold-flat position.
3. Remove the spring clip and manual recliner handle.
4. Remove and discard the cushion side shield and one-time-use retainers.
1. Pull out on the side and rear of the cushion side shield and release the retainers.
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Separate the wire harness from the cushion side shield (if equipped).
2. Remove the side shield and any remaining side shield retainers from the seat and discard.
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For installation, install a new cushion side shield (includes new retainers attached).
