Rugged Ridge Sport Front Seat, Reclinable, Gray, 97-06 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) - Manual (Page 3)

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Part Number: 13412.XX, 13414.XX, 1315.XX, 13416.XX
Seat Installation Instructions - MultiMount System (97-06 TJ) (84-01 XJ)
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(84 - 96 XJ) : Place onto factory seat riser. Secure seat to base using (4) original nuts removed
in step #2 and supplied M13 flat washers. (NOTE: riser will have mounting studs
entering step brackets at an angle). A small amount of thread lock should be
placed onto riser studs. Tighten all nuts and bolts to 27ft-lbs. Install plastic cover
plate and adjuster knob to seat (Fig.18 - 19).
Step 8: (03-06 TJ/LJ ONLY) - Before installing seat into vehicle remove the front lower 7/16” caps head bolt from
seat base (Fig.16). reinstall seat belt using flat washers and wave washer saved in step #4. Tighten to
30ft-lbs. Plastic seat frame cover will need to be cut to clear seat belt bracket (Fig.17). Install plastic
side cover plate and adjuster knob to seat (Fig.18 - 19). Note: A 7/16” flat washer may be needed for
some late TJ models. This washer will need to be sourced. Not supplied with seat hardware.
Step 9: Place new seat and seat riser into vehicle. Reinstall mounting bolts from step #1 and tighten to
30ft-lbs (Fig.18) Reconnect seat belt warning light if equipped (Fig.20). Repeat steps 1-9 for other side.
(03 - 06 TJ/LJ) : Place (1) spacer between seat base and riser. Insert nut plate and secure riser
to seat with (1) M13 bolt and washer. A small amount of thread lock should be
placed onto M13 bolts. Repeat for other 3 locations making sure seat is
positioned correctly before tightening bolts to 27ft-lbs (Fig.14). Move seat
cable to new location on factory seat riser (Fig.15)
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