Cover, Seat Back, Front: Removal
WARNING:
Disable the airbag system before attempting any front seat diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
- Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to SEATS, FRONT, WARNING .
- Remove the front seat back. Refer to SEAT BACK, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the front seat back panel. Refer to PANEL, SEAT BACK, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the two push fasteners (2).
- Release all the J-clip retainers (1).
- Reach up behind the seat back cover and push the tab (1) of the headrest sleeves (2) and pull out to remove.
- Using a trim stick (1) or equivalent, pry the seat back ventilation plenum (3) from the seat back blower (2), if equipped.
- Remove seat air bag from the seat back. Refer to AIR BAG, SEAT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the seat back foam and seat back cover as an assembly, from the seat back frame.
- Pull at the sides of the seat back cover (5) to release the hook and loop fastener (1).
- Pull the seat back cover away from the foam and carefully release the clip strips (4) from the molded clips (2).