Removal Procedure
- If equipped with side air bags, disable the air bag module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
- Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
- Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the outboard seat belt anchor nut. Pull the seat belt through the seat cushion.
- Disengage the J-strip retainer on the bottom of the seat back cover.
- Disconnect the heater seat element connector, if equipped.
- Using a side motion, carefully lift the seat back cover partially off the foam pad in order to access the arm rest clip.
- Remove the armrest, if equipped. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement .
- Using a flat bladed tool lift the seat cover over the air bag cover.
- Remove the seat cover to the top of the seat.
- Disengage the panel fasteners in order to remove the rear cardboard panel.
- Unclip the head restraint retainers. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
- Remove the bolts which retain the seat belt tower cover.
- Remove the seat belt tower cover.
- Pull the seat belt and the seat belt bezel through the opening in the seat cover.
- Lift the remainder of the seat back cover off the foam pad.
- Carefully remove the foam pad from the frame.
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• Air bag deployment • Personal injury • Unnecessary SIR system repairs • 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.
Installation Procedure
- Attach the foam pad to the frame.
- Install the seat belt tower.
- Install the bolts which retain the seat belt tower cover.
- Install the rear cardboard panel. Engage the panel fasteners.
- Install the seat back cover partially onto the top of the frame.
- Feed the seat belt and the seat belt bezel through the tower opening.
- Install the arm rest clip.
- Pull the rest of the cover down using a side-to-side motion.
- Install the armrests, if equipped. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement .
- Install the head restraint retainers. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
- Fit the seat cover around the air bag cover.
- Pull the seat belt down through the seat cushion and install the outboard seat belt anchor nut.
- Install the seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement .
- Install the head restraints. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
- Push on the seat cover. Ensure that the cover is retained by the velcro™ in the seat cushion.
- Connect the J-strip at the bottom of the seat.
- If equipped with side air bags, enable the air bag module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the anchor nut to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
