Removal Procedure
- If the seat is equipped with a driver side air bag, disable the
SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
- Remove the track covers from the seat adjuster. Refer to
Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement
.
- Position the seat forward and in the full up position.
- If the power seat motor is not operable,
and the bolts that secure the adjuster to the floor pan are not accessible,
perform the following procedure:
4.1. | From the front of the seat, disconnect both drive cable housings
at the horizontal drive motor (2), which is located at the front of
the seat adjuster. |
4.2. | Attach a drill motor to a drive cable (1). |
4.3. | Alternately run both sides of the adjuster forward until the rear
seat bolts are accessible. |
- If you are reusing the seat adjuster,
reset the adjuster to make the 2 horizontal drive screws the same length
between the drive bracket (3) and the anchor bracket (2).
- Attach the cable housings (4) to the motor and straighten
the housings between the motor (1) and the drive brackets (3).
- Remove the seat belt nut from the door
side of the seat.
- Remove the head restraint. Refer to
Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement
.
- Remove the bolts which secure the seat
adjuster to the floor pan at the rear of the seat.
- Disengage the seat hook attachments from the floor pan.
- Tip the seat forward and disconnect the following connectors,
if equipped:
• | The power seat electrical connector |
• | The electrical seat heater connector |
• | The driver side air bag electrical connector |
- Remove the front bucket seat.
Installation Procedure
- Position the front bucket seat into place.
- Engage the seat hook attachments to the floor pan.
- Tip the seat forward and connect the following connectors, if
equipped:
• | The power seat electrical connector |
• | The electrical seat heater connector |
• | The driver side air bag electrical connector |
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the bolts that secure the front bucket seat adjuster to the
floor pan.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).
- Install the adjuster track covers. Refer to
Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement
.
- Install the seat belt anchor plate nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).
- Install the head restraint. Refer to
Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in
SIR.
- Inspect the seat for proper operation and adjustment.
- Position the seat to the original position.