Removal Procedure
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs |
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. |
• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. |
- Disable SIR. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in SIR.
Important: Before removing the seat, ensure that the following conditions are met:
• | For power seats, verify that the seat bottom is fully down. |
• | The seat back is in the full upright position. |
• | The upper and lower seat rails are flush at rear. |
- Remove the seat mounting fastener covers.
- Remove the 3 front
seat mounting nuts.
- Remove the front seat mounting bolt.
- Disconnect the electrical harness. Unclip the harness from the
seat bracket.
- Remove the seat from the vehicle.
- Place the seat on a clean, prepared surface.
Installation Procedure
- Install the seat to the
vehicle.
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.
Important: Do not move or adjust the seat adjuster release handle or the seat back
until all 4 fastener attachments have been made. Do not tighten the
front seat mounting bolt until the remaining 3 mounting nuts have
been tightened.
- Install the front seat mounting bolt. Do not tighten.
- Install the three front seat mounting nuts on the floor studs.
Tighten
Tighten the front seat mounting nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the front seat mounting bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Connect the electrical harness. Clip the harness
to the seat bracket.
- Enable SIR. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Install the seat mounting fastener covers.