Seat Backrest - Front
SEAT BACKREST - FRONTExploded View
Front Seat Backrest (Part 1):
Front Seat Backrest (Part 2):
Front Seat Cushion (Part 1):
Front Seat Cushion (Part 2):
Removal
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTE:
- The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
- The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
All seats
1. Position the affected seat all the way forward and up.
2. Depower the SRS.
3. WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
Release the seat backrest trim cover J-clips.
- Release the lower J-clip first and then release the 2 side J-clips.
Seats with power lumbar
4. Release the cushion trim cover rear J-clip.
5. Release the cushion trim cover rear hook-and-loop strip.
6. Disconnect the lumbar wiring harness electrical connector.
Vehicles with heated seats
7. Disconnect the backrest heated seat electrical connector.
All seats
8. Disconnect and detach the seat side air bag electrical connector.
9. Remove the 2 recliner-to-backrest bolts.
10. Remove the backrest pivot bolt.
11. NOTE: For installation, make note of the routing for any wire harness(es).
Remove the seat backrest.
- Route out any wire harness(es) that pass through the seat cushion.
Installation
All seats
1. Position the backrest to the seat.
- Route any wire harness(es) back through seat cushion as noted during removal.
2. Install the backrest pivot bolt.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
3. Install the recliner-to-backrest bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
4. Connect and attach the seat side air bag electrical connector.
Vehicles with heated seats
5. Connect the backrest heated seat electrical connector.
Seats with power lumbar
6. Connect the lumbar wiring harness electrical connector.
7. Attach the cushion trim cover rear hook-and-loop strip.
8. Attach the cushion trim cover rear J-clip.
All seats
9. NOTE: Note the alignment of the 2 side J-clips at the top of the seat to avoid bunching of the trim cover material.
Attach the seat backrest trim cover J-clips.
- Attach the 2 side J-clips first and then attach the lower J-clip.
10. Repower the SRS.