How to Install a Rugged Ridge Seat Adjuster Lever for Fold and Tumble w/ XHD Seats on your Wrangler

Item List:
(1) Universal Seat Adjuster Bracket (1) M8 Nylock Nut
(1) Universal Seat Adjuster Bar

(1) Nylon Spacer
(1) Adjuster Bar Retainer Pin

(1) Large M8 Flat Washer
(1) Adjuster Bar Retainer Clevis

(1) Small M8 Flat Washer
(1) M8 Bolt

(1) Foam Pad

Step 1. Remove seat from factory riser.

Step 2 . With seat removed open up center hole in rear cross member using a 21/64th drill bit (pic.1)

Step 3. Note correct orientation for adjuster bracket to seat riser. Image shows passenger (right) side application. (pic.2)

Step 4. Place Nylon spacer between adjuster bracket and seat frame. Insert M8 bolt and large flat washer from bottom. Place small flat washer and M8 Nylock nut on top of frame and tighten. Do Not over tighten Nylock nut. Adjuster lever should move freely. (Pic.3 & 4)

Step 5. Slide notched end of seat adjuster bar into seat riser actuator bracket as shown (pic.5)

Step 6. Insert retainer clevis into top of adjuster bracket. Install adjuster bar and secure with adjuster bar retainer pin. (pic.6)

Step 7. Relocate original seat riser actuator return spring to small spring hole located on adjuster bracket. Reconnect spring to seat actuator bracket. (pic.7)

Step 8. Add foam pad to the bottom of adjuster bracket.(pic.8) Foam pad should be placed between seat riser frame and bracket.

Step 9 : With bracket mounted to seat riser oil all moving and sliding surfaces. This will insure smooth operation of new adjuster bracket and seat risers slide and fold functions. (pic.9)

Step10: Reinstall seat to seat riser. Test function of seat adjuster bracket (pic.10). Repeat steps 1-10 for other side.