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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1756144  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the screw and the recliner lever.
  3. Remove the screws and the front seat trim.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1756144  Size: SH
  1. Install the front seat trim with the screws.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat trim screws to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

  3. Install the recliner lever.
  4. Install the front seat in the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .

Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement Manual Seat

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2000533  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement.
  2. Remove the seat recliner lever. Refer to Front Seat Recliner Knob Replacement.
  3. Remove the seat height adjust lever cap (1).
  4. Remove the front seat height adjust lever retainer screws (2) and remove the seat height adjust lever (3).
  5. Using a suitable tool, disengage the clips (4) on the front seat trim panel (5).
  6. Remove the front seat trim panel (5) from the seat assembly (6).

  7. Object Number: 2000601  Size: SH
  8. Remove the front seat lower trim panel screw (1), retainer (2) and lower trim panel (3).

  9. Object Number: 2000554  Size: SH
  10. Using a suitable tool disengage the clips (1) and remove the inner side front seat trim panel (2) from the seat assembly (3).
  11. Remove the front seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement.

  12. Object Number: 2000553  Size: SH
  13. Remove the front seat rear trim panels (1) from the seat assembly (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2000553  Size: SH
  1. Install the front seat rear trim panels (1) onto the seat assembly (2).
  2. Install the front seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2000601  Size: SH
  4. Install the front seat lower trim panel (3), retainer (2) and lower trim panel screw (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the lower trim panel screw to 3 N·m (26 lb in).


    Object Number: 2000554  Size: SH
  6. Install the inner side front seat trim panel (2) onto the seat assembly (3) engaging the clips (1).

  7. Object Number: 2000533  Size: SH
  8. Install the front seat trim panel (5) onto the seat assembly (6) engaging the clips (4).
  9. Install the seat height adjust lever (3) and front seat height adjust lever retainer screws (2).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat height adjust lever retainer screws 3 N·m (26 lb in).

  11. Install the seat height adjust lever cap (1) making sure it audibly engages.
  12. Install the seat recliner lever. Refer to Front Seat Recliner Knob Replacement.
  13. Install the front seat into the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement.

Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement Power Seat

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2000557  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement.
  2. Remove the front seat trim screws (1), the front trim panel (2), and power seat switch caps (4).
  3. Using a suitable tool, disengage and remove the outer side trims (3).
  4. Remove the lower side trim screw (6) and retainer (7) and remove the lower side trim (5)
  5. Remove the power seat switch module. Refer to Driver Seat Control Module Replacement.
  6. Remove the front seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement.

  7. Object Number: 2000553  Size: SH
  8. Remove the front seat rear trim panels (1) from the seat assembly (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2000553  Size: SH
  1. Install the front seat rear trim panels (1) onto the seat assembly (2).
  2. Install the front seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2000557  Size: SH
  4. Install the front trim panel (2) front seat trim screws (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat trim screws to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

  6. Install the power seat switch module. Refer to Driver Seat Control Module Replacement.
  7. Install the outer side trims (3).
  8. Install the lower side trim (5), the lower side trim screw (6) and the lower side trim retainer (7).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the lower side trim screw to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

  10. Install the power seat switch caps (4).
  11. Install the front seat into the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement.