Removal Procedure

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Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
Remove the outboard seat belt anchor nut. Pull the belt through the seat cushion.

Fig 1: Outboard Seat Belt Anchor
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Remove the front nuts (2) on the underside of the seat cushion.

Fig 2: Underside Of Seat Cushion
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Unsnap the lumbar cable (6) (disconnect the lumbar wire harness if equipped with power lumbar).
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Fig 3: Lumbar Cable
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Lift the seat cushion up off the rear plastic holders (1) on the underside of the seat cushion, and pull forward.
Remove the seat switch bezel. Refer to Seat Switch Bezel Replacement .
Remove the lumbar actuator (5).

Fig 4: Lumbar Actuator
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Unclip the seat trim cover from the seat cushion frame.

Fig 5: Removing Seat Trim Cover From Seat Cushion Frame
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Using a side motion, carefully separate the seat cushion trim cover from the seat cushion pad.
Remove the pad from the seat cushion frame.

Fig 6: Removing Pad From Seat Cushion Frame

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Remove the seat cushion heater element, if equipped. Refer to Seat Cushion Heater Element Replacement - Front .