Installation Instructions for Rugged Ridge Factory Style Replacement Seats

Quick guide for installing Rugged Ridge Factory Style Replacement Seats (13402.XX, 13412.XX, 13403.XX) in 1976-2002 Jeep CJ and Wrangler vehicles, including assembly and slider transfer procedures.

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Assembly of recliner knob and plastic cover

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Seat installation and slider transfer steps

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Quick guide from the manual

This document provides installation instructions for Rugged Ridge Factory Style Replacement Seats (models 13402.XX, 13412.XX, and 13403.XX) designed for 1976-2002 Jeep CJ and Wrangler vehicles. Please note that 1997-2002 Jeep TJ Wranglers require a specific seat adaptor bracket for installation.

Included components

Seat
Plastic cover (LH)
Plastic cover (RH)
Recliner knob

Assembly

Firmly press the plastic cover to the side of the metal seat recliner bracket for each side.
Place the recliner knob over the recliner shaft and press firmly. Repeat for the other side.
Recheck to ensure covers and knobs are securely attached before installing the seats.

Seat installation

Remove the old seat from the riser by removing 4 bolts. Save these bolts for reuse.
Remove the sliders from the old seats by removing 4 bolts. Save these bolts for reuse. Note: To access the rear 2 bolts, push the slider arm down and move the slider forward.
Place the sliders onto the new seats. Reuse the spacers from the old seat to align the slider.
Fasten the slider to the new seat using the 4 bolts saved from the previous step.
Carefully place the slider back onto the seat riser and fasten with the 4 bolts saved from the initial removal.

Practical help

Common problems

Difficulty accessing the rear 2 bolts on the seat slider.

Push the slider arm down and move the slider forward to expose the bolts.

Incompatibility with 1997-2002 Jeep TJ Wranglers.

A seat adaptor bracket is required for these specific vehicle models.

Before use

Verify you have the correct seat model (13402.XX, 13412.XX, or 13403.XX).
Check if your vehicle is a 1997-2002 Jeep TJ Wrangler (requires adaptor bracket).
Ensure you have all included components: seat, plastic covers (LH/RH), and recliner knob.
Prepare tools for removing and reinstalling bolts.

Images and diagrams

The manual provides visual steps for attaching the recliner knob and plastic cover to the recliner shaft.
Photographic steps illustrate the removal of the old seat from the riser and the transfer of sliders to the new seat.

Model compatibility

Compatible with 1976 - 2002 CJ and Wrangler vehicles.
1997 - 2002 Jeep TJ Wranglers require a specific seat adaptor bracket.

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