I had success in fixing a seat back release cable (Mopar part 05093669AB) on my 2005 X. I removed and disassembled my passenger seat in which one of the seat back release cables broke. The seat back release cable is in the seat back so you need to remove the plastic handle and upholstery. I then managed to reattach the broken cable inside the lever and reassemble the seat. I didn't find any posts on this topic so thought i would share my experience.
What broke?
There are 2 cables going from the top plastic seat back lever going to each side of the seat back. They pull up against a spring and release a lock on the seat back. This allows the seat back forward, which engages a 2nd cable which dumps the seat forward. There are threads on fixing the bottom cable; but my problem was in the seat back.
This is how it is supposed to look:
To access that lever to fix any connections the upholstery must be removed.
To disassemble the seat:
You must first unhook the black plastic connectors under the seat back.
Next you begin peeling up the upholstery from the foam. Keep in mind it is attached with metal rods which keep the fabric nice and tight with the foam. You must peel back a the fabric enough to expose these rods so they can be disconnected.
You must also remove the lever we are trying to fix to remove the upholstery.
First remove the little black handle by prying it with a flathead. It comes off trust me. Next unscrew the single screw and remove the cover of the lever.
Here are the exposed rods which you must disconnect.
Once disconnected this will allow you to flip up the fabric inside out, which frees the foam to pull forward. You cannot just pull the foam without flipping it because it is held in place by a clever lip which must be disengaged.
The foam removed we have exposed the empty chair and seat back release cable.
You could buy a new one for $90.. I disassembled and repaired mine. It unscrews from the chair with 2 screws and comes apart my depressing 3 plastic tabs.
Here is where it broke:
I fixed mine for under $6 with a crimp connector and a little loop:
Just crimped it on there and attached it to the inside of the lever.
And walla!! reattached the mechanism and reassembled the chair.
I also made a youtube video, as there wasn't one yet. Happy to contribute!
What broke?
There are 2 cables going from the top plastic seat back lever going to each side of the seat back. They pull up against a spring and release a lock on the seat back. This allows the seat back forward, which engages a 2nd cable which dumps the seat forward. There are threads on fixing the bottom cable; but my problem was in the seat back.
This is how it is supposed to look:
To access that lever to fix any connections the upholstery must be removed.
To disassemble the seat:
You must first unhook the black plastic connectors under the seat back.
Next you begin peeling up the upholstery from the foam. Keep in mind it is attached with metal rods which keep the fabric nice and tight with the foam. You must peel back a the fabric enough to expose these rods so they can be disconnected.
You must also remove the lever we are trying to fix to remove the upholstery.
First remove the little black handle by prying it with a flathead. It comes off trust me. Next unscrew the single screw and remove the cover of the lever.
Here are the exposed rods which you must disconnect.
Once disconnected this will allow you to flip up the fabric inside out, which frees the foam to pull forward. You cannot just pull the foam without flipping it because it is held in place by a clever lip which must be disengaged.
The foam removed we have exposed the empty chair and seat back release cable.
You could buy a new one for $90.. I disassembled and repaired mine. It unscrews from the chair with 2 screws and comes apart my depressing 3 plastic tabs.
Here is where it broke:
I fixed mine for under $6 with a crimp connector and a little loop:
Just crimped it on there and attached it to the inside of the lever.
And walla!! reattached the mechanism and reassembled the chair.
I also made a youtube video, as there wasn't one yet. Happy to contribute!
