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Front Seat Cushion Replacement SL2, SW2

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 866873  Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. On the driver's seat, rotate the seat riser knob to the full up position.

  3. Object Number: 868126  Size: SH
  4. Remove the recliner handle.
  5. On the driver's side, remove the seat riser knob cover and fastener.
  6. Remove the seat adjuster side cover.
  7. On the driver's side, install the riser knob without the screw. Lower the cushion.

  8. Object Number: 869220  Size: SH
  9. On the driver's seats, remove the lumbar knob assembly.
  10. • Remove the lumbar knob retaining clip.
    • Remove the lumbar knob by pulling.
    • Remove the lumbar actuator fasteners.
    • Remove the lumbar actuator cable assembly by pushing rearward.

    Object Number: 869222  Size: SH
  11. Thread the lumbar cable back above the riser bar to the side of the seat back.

  12. Object Number: 859205  Size: SH
  13. Disengage the rear J-strip.
  14. • Seat Cover (1)
    • Cushion Frame (2)
    • Foam Pad (3)
    • Cross Tube (4)
    • Seat Cover J-Strip (5)
  15. On the driver's side, raise the seat cushion and remove the riser knob.

  16. Object Number: 863316  Size: SH
  17. Remove the bolts at the sides of the seat cushion and remove the seat cushion.

  18. Object Number: 866886  Size: SH
  19. Disengage the remaining seat cover J-strips and the two push fasteners.
  20. Remove the seat cushion frame.

  21. Object Number: 866874  Size: SH
  22. Pull up on cover to expose the hog rings (1) and/or separate hook-and-loop fasteners. Remove the cover.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 866874  Size: SH
  1. Transfer the listing wires to the new cover.
  2. Install the seat cover over the pad.
  3. Install the hog rings (1) around each seat cover listing wire and the seat foam listing wire.

  4. Object Number: 866886  Size: SH
  5. Check the fit of the cover and pull on the cover where necessary to remove the wrinkles. Attach the push fasteners.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 863315  Size: SH
  7. Install the seat cushion assembly to the seat adjuster.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the seat cushion-to-seat adjuster to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  9. On the driver's side, install the riser knob without the screw. Lower the seat cushion and remove the riser knob.

  10. Object Number: 869222  Size: SH
  11. On the driver's side, install the lumbar knob assembly.
  12. 7.1. Thread the lumbar cable between the riser bar and the seat cushion bottom towards the lumbar actuator plate.
    7.2. Align the lumbar actuator cable assembly guide with the slot in the actuator plate.
    7.3. Install the lumbar actuator fasteners.

    Tighten
    Tighten the seat cushion-to-seat adjuster to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 869220  Size: SH
  13. Align the grooves on the lumbar knob with the grooves on the lumbar actuator cable assembly and push to install.
  14. Install the lumbar knob retaining clip.

  15. Object Number: 859205  Size: SH
  16. Wrap the seat cushion cover rear flap to cover up the recliner cross tube and engage the seat cushion cover rear J-strip to the seat cushion frame. Refer to the following:
  17. • Seat Cover (1)
    • Cushion Frame (2)
    • Foam Pad (3)
    • Cross Tube (4)
    • Seat Cover J-Strip (5)

    Object Number: 868126  Size: SH
  18. Install the seat adjuster side cover.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the seat side cover fasteners to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  20. Install the recliner handle.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the recliner handle fastener to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  22. On the driver's side, install the seat riser knob.
  23. Tighten
    Tighten the seat riser knob fastener to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  24. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .