Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Fig 1: Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedures Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation . Remove the driver or passenger seat outer recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Power) , Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) . Remove the driver or passenger seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement . Whenever the inflatable restraint passenger presence system or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Control Module References .
1	Front Seat Cushion Cover Procedure Disengage the J-channel from the seat cushion frame. Disconnect the electrical connectors that attach to the seat cushion, if equipped. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame as an assembly. Remove the hog rings from the under side of the seat cushion. Separate the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad by pulling the cover away from the pad. If replacing the cushion foam pad, transfer components as necessary. NOTE: Notice the routing of the wiring harness and connector location if equipped, for installation.
2	Front Seat Cushion Pad Procedure For passenger seat remove the passenger presence sensor mat. Refer to Airbag Front Passenger Presence Sensor Replacement

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation .
Remove the driver or passenger seat outer recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Power) , Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) .
Remove the driver or passenger seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement .
Whenever the inflatable restraint passenger presence system or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Control Module References .

Front Seat Cushion Cover

Procedure

Disengage the J-channel from the seat cushion frame.
Disconnect the electrical connectors that attach to the seat cushion, if equipped.
Remove the seat cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame as an assembly.
Remove the hog rings from the under side of the seat cushion.
Separate the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad by pulling the cover away from the pad.
If replacing the cushion foam pad, transfer components as necessary.

NOTE:

Notice the routing of the wiring harness and connector location if equipped, for installation.

Front Seat Cushion Pad
Procedure
For passenger seat remove the passenger presence sensor mat. Refer to Airbag Front Passenger Presence Sensor Replacement