Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2. Remove the front seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .

1

Seat Cushion Cover

Procedure

1. Release the j-channel from the seat cushion frame.
2. Disconnect the seat cushion heater electrical connector, if equipped.
3. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad as an assembly from the frame.

2

Seat Cushion Pad

Procedure

1. Remove the seat cushion pad from the cover by pulling away to release to hook and loop fasteners.
2. When working on the passenger seat re-zero the passenger presence system. Refer to Control Module References .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system if working on the passenger seat. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
3. Remove the recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .
4. Remove the lumbar handle. Refer to Lumbar Support Knob Replacement .
5. Remove the power seat switch knob. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Knob Replacement .
6. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .

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Cover, Seat Cushion

Tip

1. Release the j-channel from the seat cushion frame.
2. Disconnect the seat cushion heater electrical connector, if equipped.
3. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad as an assembly from the frame.
4. Remove the seat cushion pad from the cover by pulling away to release to hook and loop fasteners.

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Heater Assembly, Seat Cushion

Tip

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. The seat cushion heater is attached to the pad with adhesive, peel away from the pad to remove.

3

Pad, Seat Cushion