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Front Seat Cushion Frame Replacement (Driver or Passenger Manual Seat)

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Callout Component Name
WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedure 

Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement 
1 Driver or Passenger Seat Back Frame Fastener [4x]
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Remove the seat back frame bolts.
  2. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (except GMNA) , or Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (GMNA) 
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

Tighten 
45 N.m (33 lb ft)
2 Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame

Procedure

  1. Engage the seat adjuster locking retainer to keep the seat track locked in position during removal.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Transfer components as necessary.
  4. Disengage the seat adjuster locking retainer to unlock the seat track after installation.