Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement Bucket
Removal Procedure
- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to
Bucket Seat Replacement
.
- Remove the cupholder and bracket, if equipped. Refer to
Front Seat Cup Holder Replacement
.
- Remove the seat back recliner assembly, if equipped. Refer to
Front Seat Recliner Replacement
.
- Remove the trim plate.
- Separate the J-strips
from the seat bottom frame.
Important: Do not damage the seat fabric when removing the velcro retaining cover.
- Separate the hook and loop strips (1) that retain the seat pad (3) to
the seat cover (2).
- Disconnect the electrical connections, as needed.
- Remove the seat back release lever, if equipped. Refer to
Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement
.
- Remove the manual lumbar support knob, if equipped. Refer to
Lumbar Support Knob Replacement
.
- Remove the power lumbar control switch, if equipped. Refer to
Lumbar Switch Replacement
.
- Remove the power seat control switch, if equipped. Refer to
Power Seat Switch Replacement
.
- Remove the seat back from the seat bottom bolts.
- Remove the seat belt buckle
bolt.
- Remove the seat belt buckle from the seat.
- Remove the seat bottom cover.
- Remove the seat bottom pad.
Installation Procedure
- Install the seat bottom pad to the seat bottom.
- Install the seat bottom cover over the pad.
- Engage the hook and loop strips
(1) that retain the seat pad (3) to the seat cover (2).
- Install the seat belt buckle through the slot in the seat.
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 seat
belt holder bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).
- Install the seat back to seat bottom bolts.
- Install the power seat control switch, if equipped. Refer to
Power Seat Switch Replacement
.
- Install the seat back release lever, if equipped. Refer to
Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement
.
- Install the power lumbar switch, if equipped. Refer to
Lumbar Switch Replacement
.
- Install the manual lumbar support knob, if equipped. Refer to
Lumbar Support Knob Replacement
.
- Connect the electrical connections, as needed.
- Install the seat back recliner assembly, if equipped. Refer to
Front Seat Recliner Replacement
.
- Install the cupholder and bracket, if equipped. Refer to
Front Seat Cup Holder Replacement
.
- Engage the J-strips to
the seat bottom frame.
- Install the trim plate.
- Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to
Bucket Seat Replacement
.
Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement Bench
Removal Procedure
- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to
Bench Seat Replacement
.
- Remove the seat back release lever, if equipped. Refer to
Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement
.
- Remove the seat back. Refer to
Front Seat Back Replacement
- Separate the J-strips
from the seat bottom frame.
- Remove the manual lumbar knob lever, if equipped. Refer to
Lumbar Support Knob Replacement
.
- Remove the seat bottom cover.
- Remove the seat bottom pad.
Installation Procedure
- Install the seat bottom pad to the seat bottom.
- Install the seat bottom cover over the pad.
- Engage the J-strips to
the seat bottom frame.
- Install the seat back. Refer to
Front Seat Back Replacement
- Install the seat back release lever, if equipped. Refer to
Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement
.
- Install the manual lumbar knob lever, if equipped.
Refer to
Lumbar Support Knob Replacement
.
- Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to
Bench Seat Replacement
.