Removal Procedure
- Remove the 3 seat switch bezel screws. Refer to
Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement
.
- Remove the 4 nuts that retain the seat pan to the seat adjuster assembly.
- Remove the clip from the front outboard seat pan stud , if equipped. Discard the clip.
- Release the J-strips (1, 3) on each side of the seat cushion.
- Release the front/rear J-strips (2, 4).
- Remove the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) electrical harness (2) from the seat pan.
- Remove the seat electrical harness from the seat pan.
- Remove the wire harness fasteners from the seat pan.
- Disconnect the seat cushion heater electrical connector, if equipped.
Important: When separating the seat cover hook and loop retaining strips, do not pull the adhesive-backed strip from the seat pad.
- Separate the hook and loop retaining strips.
- Remove the hog rings (1) from the bottom rear side of the cover.
- Remove the 11 hog rings from the top side of the cover.
- Remove the seat cushion trim cover and pad from the seat frame.
- Remove the seat module retaining screw, if equipped.
- Remove the seat module, if equipped.
- Remove the seat cover from the seat cushion.
- Remove the seat cushion from the seat pan.
Installation Procedure
- Install the seat cushion to the seat pan.
- Install the seat cover to the seat cushion.
- Using a side-to-side motion, carefully pull the seat cushion cover onto the seat pan.
- Install the seat module, if equipped.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the seat module retaining screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Install the 11 hog rings to the top side of the cover and pad.
- Install the 2 hog rings (1) to the bottom rear side of the cover and pad.
- Press the seat cover hook and loop retaining strips together by running your hand firmly over the seat cover.
- Connect the seat cushion heater electrical connector.
- Install the seat electrical harness to the seat pan.
- Install the SIR electrical harness (2) to the seat pan.
- Install the front/rear J-strips (2, 4).
- Install the side J-strips (1, 3).
- Install the seat pan to the seat adjuster frame.
- Install the 4 retaining nuts to the studs on the underside of the cushion.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the 3 seat switch bezel screws. Refer to
Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement
.