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How to Install Rugged Ridge Front Replacement Seat Slider Kit on your 1987-1995 Wrangler

Tools Required
  • 13MM Hex Head Socket
  • #30 Torque Wrench
  • Safety Glasses
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Parts list: (1) Left seat slider
(1) Right seat slider
(1) Seat adjuster bar
(2) Inserts (plastic)
(2) Clips

Step 1: Before you start installation please set parking brake in vehicle and place in gear. Chock wheels to reduce the risk of the vehicle moving.

Step 2: Removal of existing seat and slider from JeepĀ®. Locate the (4) nuts that mount the original slider to seat riser. DO NOT THROW AWAY THE (4) NUTS. They will be reused. Nuts are located under the seat riser mounting ledge. After removing the (4) nuts from the seat pull the seat and slider bracket off of seat riser. There will be no reason to remove the seat risers from the vehicle. ( Repeat for other side)

Step: 3 Remove the original seat sliders from seats if equipped. Press down on track bar adjuster and slide brackets forward to remove rear bolts, slide rearwards for front bolts. After removing bolt, DO NOT THROW AWAY.. THEY WILL BE REUSED TO RE-INSTALLATION OF NEW SEAT SLIDERS.

Step: 4 Install the right slider to seat (Fig.1). Push down on adjuster arm and slide forward to expose the rear mounting hole. Re-install original bolt back into bolt hole and tighten. (fig.2) Push down on adjuster arm and slide rearwards to expose the front mounting hole. Re-install original bolt into bolt hole and tighten. Torque all mounting bolts to 22 ft/lbs using a #30 torx wrench.


Step 5: Insert adjuster arm into right side slider as shown (Fig.3). Install nylon bushing into adjuster arm and press onto slider (Fig.4 & 5). Press cotter pin onto adjuster bar to secure into place (Fig.6). 


Step 6: Install adjuster arm onto left slider as before (Fig.3, 4, 5, and 6). Do not attach to seat until adjuster arm has been installed.

After arm has been installed mount the left side slider to the seat (same as step #4).
Torque bolts to 22 ft/lbs using a #30 torx wrench.


Step 7: Install the seat and slider back in Vehicle.

Align the studs on the slider with the mounting holes located in the seat riser.  Re-install the (4) nuts that were removed in step 2. Tighten the nuts to 22ft/lbs  using the #30 torx wrench.

 Additional grease may be added to slotted runners to help with  seat adjustment if needed. 


LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

Rugged Ridge Off Road (the C ompany)warrants to the original purchaser of this product thatshould the product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 91:1 DAYS from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced or credited atthe Company's sole option.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty- coverage (e.g. Dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s) to the place of purchase or, with prior approval from the Company (R eturn Authorization Number is required), freight pre- paid to the Company address listed below.

This warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident or by acts of nature. THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANYS LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANYS LIABILITYEXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BYPURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERHCHANTABIUTY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANYACTION FOR BREACH OF ANYWARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BR OUGHT WITHIN THE PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.

IN NO CASE SHALL THE C OMPANY BE UABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to ass ume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty-gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other right, which vary from state to state.