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Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 669311  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.
  2. Adjust the front seat assembly up and forward in order to access the fasteners (1) at the rear of the front seat cushion assembly
  3. Remove the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (1), at the rear of the seat cushion.

  4. Object Number: 669309  Size: SH
  5. Adjust the front seat assembly to the rear of the vehicle.
  6. Angle the front of the front seat cushion (1) up, in order to access the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (2).
  7. Remove the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (2).
  8. Lift the front seat cushion assembly (1) away from the seat riser assembly.
  9. Important: The lumbar switch knob (1) is part of the lumbar switch assembly. Do not remove the lumbar switch knob.


    Object Number: 510449  Size: SH
  10. Remove the knobs (5,6) from the seat switch.

  11. Object Number: 625751  Size: SH
  12. Remove the seat switch trim plate bezel.

  13. Object Number: 334105  Size: SH
  14. Pull the front seat cushion cover up in order to expose the seat switch.
  15. Using the J 38778 remove the switch bracket retainers.

  16. Object Number: 625749  Size: SH
  17. Release the locking tabs on the switch mounting bracket, and remove the switches and bracket assembly from the seat bottom frame.

  18. Object Number: 334118  Size: SH
  19. Using a flat bladed toll, release the switch from the mounting bracket.
  20. Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat switches.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 689701  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the switch.
  2. Install the switch to the switch mounting bracket.

  3. Object Number: 625749  Size: SH
  4. Install the seat switches to the seat bottom frame.

  5. Object Number: 334111  Size: SH
  6. Install the switch bracket retainers into the seat bottom frame.

  7. Object Number: 625751  Size: SH
  8. Pull the seat cover back down over the switch and align holes in the cover to the switch assembly.

  9. Object Number: 669309  Size: SH
  10. Install the seat cushion assembly (1) to the seat riser.
  11. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  12. Install the front fasteners (2) to the seat cushion assembly (1).

  13. Object Number: 669311  Size: SH
  14. Adjust the front seat assembly up and forward in order to access the fasteners (1) at the rear of the front seat cushion assembly
  15. Install the seat cushion assembly rear fasteners (1) to the seat cushion assembly.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat cushion assembly fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  17. Angle the front of the front seat cushion up, in order to access the front seat cushion assembly fasteners.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the seat cushion assembly fasteners, on the front of the cushion assembly to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 510449  Size: SH
  19. Install the switch trim plate bezel (2).
  20. Install the knobs (5,6) to the switches.
  21. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.