Removal Procedure
- Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to
Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement
.
- Remove the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to
Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
.
- Remove the bolts (7) retaining the seat back hinge/recliner mechanisms (6) to the seat cushion frame. Refer to
Front Seat Back Hinge and Recliner Mechanism Replacement
.
- Remove the bolts (4) retaining the seat cushion frame to the adjuster.
- Remove the power seat switch bracket (2), if equipped.
Caution: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete
assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service
kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the
service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.
- If replacing the front passenger seat cushion pad, you must also replace the inflatable restraint passenger presence system. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front
.
Installation Procedure
- Position the power seat switch bracket (2) to the seat cushion frame, if equipped.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the screws (3) to retain the power seat switch bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Install the bolts (4) retaining the seat cushion frame to the adjuster.
- Install the bolts (4) to retain the seat cushion frame to the adjuster.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the bolts (7) to retain the seat cushion frame.
- Install the bolts (7).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).
- Install the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to
Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
.
- Install the front seat into the vehicle. Refer to
Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement
.
Caution: To avoid personal injuries, re-zero the passenger presence system whenever you
remove or replace the seat cushion or trim. Failure to do so may cause the system
to malfunction.
- Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to
Control Module References
.