Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front nuts (2) on the underside of the seat cushion.
- Remove the front seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
- Unsnap the lumbar cable (6). Disconnect the lumbar wire harness if equipped with power lumbar.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the pressure sensor (2) from the front passenger seat frame, if equipped with the Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System.
- 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).
- Unclip the seat trim cover from the seat cushion frame.
- Using a side motion, carefully separate the seat cushion trim cover from the seat cushion pad.
- If replacing the front passenger seat cushion you must also replace the Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front in SIR.
- Remove the pad from the seat cushion frame.
- Remove the seat cushion heater element, if equipped. Refer to Seat Cushion Heater Element Replacement - Front .
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.