Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front

Fig 1: Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit 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. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket . Remove the seat riser outboard finish cover. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Power) or Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Manual) . Remove the seat recliner inboard finish covers. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Inner Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat . Remove the seat recliner outboard finish covers. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat . Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup .
1	Cover, Seat Cushion Tip: Tilt the seat back forward. Disconnect the seat cushion cover J-channel from the seat cushion frame. Disconnect the electrical connector if working on the passenger seat.
2	Pad, Seat Cushion Tip: The passenger presence system is part of the pad on the passenger seat cushion, and must be replaced as an assembly.

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit 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.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
Remove the seat riser outboard finish cover. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Power) or Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Manual) .
Remove the seat recliner inboard finish covers. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Inner Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
Remove the seat recliner outboard finish covers. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup .

Cover, Seat Cushion
Tip:

Tilt the seat back forward.
Disconnect the seat cushion cover J-channel from the seat cushion frame.
Disconnect the electrical connector if working on the passenger seat.

Pad, Seat Cushion
Tip: The passenger presence system is part of the pad on the passenger seat cushion, and must be replaced as an assembly.