Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 38778
Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the
SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment,
personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
- Adjust the front seat to the up position until maximum travel is reached.
- Angle the front of the seat cushion up in order to access the
seat cushion fasteners.
- Remove the fasteners retaining the cushion
to the seat adjuster.
- Disconnect the front heated seat cushion electrical connectors
and the lumbar air lines, if equipped.
- Remove the knobs from the switch.
- Remove the two push pins from the inside of the switch trim plate,
on the bottom edge of the trim plate.
- Release the tabs at the bottom of the switch plate.
- Remove the switch trim plate.
- Remove the J channels from the seat cushion.
- Peel the front seat cushion cover up in order to expose the switch.
- Using the , remove the switch bracket
retainers.
- Release the locking tabs on the switch
bracket, and slide the seat switch from the seat bottom.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.
- Remove the front seat cushion and frame assembly from the adjuster.
Installation Procedure
- Install the switch into the switch bracket.
- Connect the electrical connector to the seat switch.
- Slide the seat switch and bracket assembly onto the seat bottom.
- Install the seat switch bracket retainers
into the seat bottom.
- Pull the seat cover back down over the switch and align holes
in the cover to the switch assembly.
- Install the seat cover J channels.
- Install the seat switch trim plate.
- Install the knobs to the switches.
- Align the front seat cushion and frame
assembly with the seat adjuster.
- Connect the front heated seat cushion electrical connectors and
the lumbar air lines, if equipped.
- Engage the rear of the seat cushion with the seat adjuster, push
down on the front of the cushion in order to engage the studs in the seat
adjuster.
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 cushion fasteners.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9N·m (80 lb in).