Seat Back, Front: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
While servicing seat assemblies, Refer to SEAT, MEGA CAB REAR, DESCRIPTION .
Before servicing seat for an electrical concern. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
- Remove the front seat. Refer to SEAT, FRONT CENTER, REMOVAL .
- Separate the seat back cover straps (2) from under the seat cushion and disconnect the electrical connectors (1).
- Remove the side shield screws (2) in the back.
- Remove the inboard shield screw.
- Remove the inboard side shield.
- If equipped with manual seat, using a door handle clip tool (1) or equivalent, release the clip holding the handle (2) onto the seat and remove the handle.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).NOTE:
Power seat bezel shown in the illustration, manual seat bezel similar.
- 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.
- Remove the screw (1).
- Release the retaining clips (2) and remove the outer side shield.
- Release the seat cushion suspension mat (2) from the cross brace and separate the electrical connector (1).
- On manual reclining seats, remove the clip (1) and separate the recliner rod (2) from the lever.
- Remove the bolts (2) and remove the seat back assembly (1).