Disassembly and Assembly

Special Tool(s):

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

DISASSEMBLY

WARNING:
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPARING A AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIRBAG MODULE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
^ AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE CAN CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.
^ NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE:
^ The left side is shown, the right side is similar.
^ If a side air bag deployment took place the seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be replaced. The seatback frame should be replaced if necessary.

All seats
1. Prepare the vehicle for front seat cushion disassembly.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCK AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.

PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE VEHICLE SHOP MANUAL TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS.

THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.

TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).


2 Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.

3 Remove the affected seat.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.

2. Remove the seat backrest trim panel.

WARNING: FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM COVERS INSTALLED ON SEATS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS CANNOT BE REPAIRED, THEY ARE TO BE REPLACED (CLEANING IS PERMISSIBLE).

CAUTION:
^ When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the seat backrest trim panel J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.
^ When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the pin-type retainers. Pulling towards you, use a smooth, controlled force to release the pin-type retainers.

Seats with manual lumbar







3. Remove the retaining hook.







4. Align the end of the adjusting cable in the slot.







5. Release the adjusting cable.







6. Remove the manual lumbar knob.







7. Remove the manual lumbar screws.

All seats
8. Remove the front cushion side shield.
9. Remove the seat track.
10. Remove the seat regulator control switch.







11. Release the J-hooks and seat cushion trim cover.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE.

All seats







1. Install the J-hooks and the seat trim cover.
2. Install the front cushion side shield.
3. Install the seat track.
4. Install the seat regulator control switch.

Seats with manual lumbar







5. Install the retaining hook.







6. Align the end of the adjusting cable in the slot.







7. Install the adjusting cable.







8. Install the manual lumbar screws.







9. Install the manual lumbar knob.

All seats







10. Install the seat backrest trim panel.
1 Angle the top of the seat backrest trim panel inward and up to engage the upper J-hooks to the seat backrest frame.
2 While holding the seat backrest trim panel up, align the pin-type retainers at the bottom of the seat backrest trim panel and install them into the seat backrest frame.
3 With the palm of your hand, install the J-clips by pushing down on the seat backrest trim panel and towards the center of the seat.
^ Check the retention of the seat backrest trim panel by lightly pulling on the bottom, sides, and top where the retainers are located.

CAUTION: Inspect the seat back trim panel J-hooks for damage. If damaged, install a new seat back trim panel.

NOTE: If re-installing the original seat backrest trim panel, install new pin-type retainers.

11. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
1 Install the affected seat.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.

2 Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.

3 With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

WARNING: THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

4 Check the active restraint system for correct operation.