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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front nuts (2) on the underside of the seat cushion.
  2. Remove the front seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement-Front Seat   . 
    Fig 1: Removing Front Nuts
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  3. Unsnap the lumbar cable (6). Disconnect the lumbar wire harness if equipped with power lumbar.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: Lumbar Cable
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  5. Remove the pressure sensor (2) from the front passenger seat frame, if equipped with the inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System.
    Fig 3: Removing Pressure Sensor
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  6. Lift the seat cushion up off the rear plastic holders (1) on the underside of the seat cushion, and pull forward.
  7. Remove the seat switch bezel. Refer to Seat Switch Bezel Replacement   . 
    Fig 4: Rear Plastic Holders
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  8. Remove the lumbar actuator (5).
    Fig 5: Removing Lumbar Actuator
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  9. Unclip the seat trim cover from the seat cushion frame.
    Fig 6: Seat Trim Cover
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  10. Using a side motion, carefully separate the seat cushion trim cover from the seat cushion pad.
    CAUTION: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. The bladder, the pressure sensor, the seat cushion, and the control module are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate Improperly.
  11. If replacing the front passenger seat cushion you must also replace the Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System. Refer to PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) .
  12. Remove the pad from the seat cushion frame.
  13. Remove the seat cushion heater element, if equipped. Refer to Seat Cushion Heater Element Replacement-Front   . 
    Fig 7: Seat Cushion Frame Pad
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