Power Without Vented Seat

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Seat Back Cover Straps

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Remove the front seat. Refer to SEAT, FRONT, REMOVAL and SEAT, FRONT CENTER, REMOVAL .
Separate the seat back cover straps (2) from under the seat cushion and disconnect the electrical connectors (1).

Fig 2: Side Shield Screws
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Remove the side shield screws (2) in the back.

Fig 3: Inboard Shield
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Remove the inboard shield screw.
Remove the inboard side shield.

Fig 4: Lumbar Switch Electrical Connector
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CAUTION:
Disconnect the lumbar control switch electrical connector beneath the seat, prior to removing the power seat switch bezel from the seat. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the lumbar control switch.
If equipped, disconnect the lumbar control switch electrical connector (1).

Fig 5: Switch Bezel
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Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, release the seven tabs (3) and separate the bezel (1) from the outboard side shield.
Pull the bezel (1) rearward and release the front retaining tab (2).
Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the power seat switch and memory seat switch, if equipped.

Fig 6: Outer Side Shield
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Remove the screw (1).
Release the retaining clips (2) and remove the outer side shield.

Fig 7: J-Straps
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Separate the cover J-straps (1) from the sides and remove the foam/cover assembly.

Fig 8: Hog Rings
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Remove the 10 hog rings (2) and separate the cover (1) from the foam.