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Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement LHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

  3. Object Number: 1943503  Size: SH
  4. Using a suitable flat blade tool, gently pry off the adjusting knob (2) from the seat back (1).

  5. Object Number: 1943507  Size: SH
  6. Detach the rear of the outer trim panel (2) from the hinge assembly (1), by pushing the side cover down, and prying the bottom of the cover away from the hinge assembly.

  7. Object Number: 1943508  Size: SH
  8. Using your finger press the trim panel retaining tang (1) down and slide the trim towards the front of the seat.

  9. Object Number: 1943510  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the seat switch electrical connector (2).
  11. Remove the outer trim panel (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1943620  Size: SH
  1. Connect the seat switch electrical connector (3).
  2. Locate front tab (1), then middle and rear (2).
  3. Push outer trim panel towards cushion and slide towards rear of seat.

  4. Object Number: 1943512  Size: SH
  5. Attach the rear or the outer trim panel (2) to the hinge assembly (1).
  6. Firmly push the adjusting knob on to the adjusting shaft.
  7. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  8. Connect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  9. Test the seat for correct mechanical and electrical operation.

Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement RHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

  3. Object Number: 1943546  Size: SH
  4. Using a suitable flat blade tool, gently pry off the adjusting knob (1) from the seat back (2).

  5. Object Number: 1943547  Size: SH
  6. Detach the rear of the outer trim panel (1) from the hinge assembly (2), by pushing the side cover down, and prying the bottom of the cover away from the hinge assembly.

  7. Object Number: 1943498  Size: SH
  8. Using your finger press the trim panel retaining tang (1) down and slide the trim towards the front of the seat.

  9. Object Number: 1943580  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  11. Remove the outer trim panel (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1943511  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector (3).
  2. Locate front tab (2), then middle and rear (1).
  3. Push outer trim panel towards cushion and slide towards rear of seat.

  4. Object Number: 1943609  Size: SH
  5. Attach the rear or the outer trim panel (1) to the hinge assembly (2).
  6. Firmly push the adjusting knob on to the adjusting shaft.
  7. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  8. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  9. Test the seat for correct mechanical and electrical operation.