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Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement (AQ9)

Fig 1: Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad (AQ9)
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WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING:

Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Removal and Installation - Bucket (AQ9) .
  3. Remove the front seat adjuster switch bezel. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement (AQ9) .
  4. Remove the front seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (AQ9) .
  5. Remove the front seat back cushion finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement (AQ9) .
  6. Remove the front seat back cushion latch release handle, if equipped. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Latch Release Handle Replacement (Coupe) .
  7. Remove the front seat head restraint guides. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement (AQ9) .
  8. Remove the front seat inner adjuster rear finish cover.
1 Seat Back Cushion Assembly

Procedure

  1. Disengage the J-channel retainers that route the seat back cover over the airbag module and attach to the airbag module bracket.
  2. Disengage the retainer near the airbag module.
  3. Remove the airbag module nuts (2). Note the airbag module and harness routing for re-installation.
  4. Disengage the J-channel retainers that route the seat back cover under the airbag module and attach it to the seat back frame. Note routing of the cover for re-installation. The airbag module should be mounted through the holes in the seat back cover panel.
  5. Remove airbag module bracket.
  6. Disconnect blowers and electrical connectors, if equipped.
2 Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
5.5 N.m (49 lb in)
3 Front Seat Back Cushion Heater, If Equipped
4 Front Seat Back Cushion Pad
Procedure 
Separate the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad by pulling the cover away from the pad.
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