Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR.

Refer to Disabling the SIR System in the Restraints sub-section of the Service Manual.





2. Adjust the front seat assembly up and forward in order to access the fasteners (1) at the rear of the front seat cushion assembly.

3. Remove the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (1) at the rear of the seat cushion.

4. Adjust the front seat assembly to the rear of the vehicle.





5. Angle the front of the front seat cushion (1) up in order to access the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (2).

6. Remove the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (2).

7. Lift the front seat cushion assembly (1) away from the seat riser.

Important:
The heated seat cushion cover connectors and several wire hold down clips will need to be removed in order to position the seat cushion against the seat back.





8. Reposition the seat cushion assembly (1) against the seat back in order to access the heated seat module rivets and the electrical connectors.

9. Disconnect the heated seat module electrical connector.





Caution:
Eye protection must be worn when drilling rivets to reduce the chance of personal injury.

Important:
Cover the seat motors and cables in order to avoid metal shavings in the mechanism.

10. Drill out the rivets (2) retaining the heated seat module (1) to the seat cushion frame.

11. Remove the heated seat module (1).