2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - Body

COVER, Seat Back, Rear

REMOVAL

  1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats - Warning) .

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  2. For appropriate seat configuration illustrations, (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/SEAT - Description) .

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  3. Remove the rear seat, (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/SEAT - Removal) .

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  4. Remove the headrest, (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/HEADREST - Removal) .

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Two Door

  1. Remove the back frame to cushion bolts and separate the seat back assembly.

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  2. Separate the J-straps and unzip the cover.

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  3. Squeeze the locking tab (3) and remove the headrest sleeves (1).

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  4. Remove the seat cushion from the seat back frame.

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  5. Remove the hog rings and separate the cover from the cushion.

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Four Door

  1. Separate the seat halves.

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  2. Remove the seat handle bezel.

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  3. Remove the screws and remove the release handle.

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  4. Remove the seat cushion pivot bolts and remove the seat cushion from the seat back assembly.

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  5. Remove the inner and outer latch covers.

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  6. Remove the seat belt bezel.

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  7. Separate the J-straps and unzip the cover.

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  8. Remove the seat cushion from the seat back frame.

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  9. Remove the hog rings and separate the cover from the cushion.

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INSTALLATION

  1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats - Warning) .

    2.  
  2. For appropriate seat configuration illustrations, (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/SEAT - Description) .

    3.  

Two Door

  1. Position the cover over the cushion and attach with new hog rings.

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  2. Position the seat back cushion over the seat back frame, zip the cover and fasten the J-straps.

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  3. Seat the headrest sleeves (1) into the seat back fully.

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  4. Install the seat back assembly onto the seat cushion assembly and install the cushion bolts.

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  5. Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 ft. lbs.).

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Four Door

  1. Position the cover over the cushion and attach with new hog rings.

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  2. Position the seat back cushion over the seat back frame, zip the cover and fasten the J-straps.

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  3. Install the seat belt bezel.

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  4. Install the inner and outer latch covers.

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  5. Install the seat cushion assembly onto the seat back assembly and install the pivot bolts.

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  6. Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18.5 ft. lbs.)

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  7. Position the release handle back and install the screws.

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  8. Install the release handle bezel.

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  9. Position the seat halves back together.

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Two and Four Door

  1. Install the seat, (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/SEAT - Installation) .

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  2. Install the headrest, (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/HEADREST - Installation) .

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