Front

FRONT SEAT BACKREST

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing a 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 ignorant 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.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system is being serviced, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be depowered.
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Position the seat to gain access to the fasteners.
2. Depower the SRS.
3. Remove the affected seat.







4. Release the J-clip.







5. Release the J-clip.







6. Disconnect the electrical connector.







7. Remove the bolts.







8. Remove the pivot bolt.
9. Remove the seat backrest.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the seat backrest.







2. Install the pivot bolt.







3. Install the bolts.







4. Connect the electrical connector.







5. Fasten the J-clip.







6. Fasten the J-clip.
7. Install the affected seat.
8. Repower the SRS.
9. Check the restraint system for correct operation.