Cover, Seat Cushion, 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 seat. Refer to SEAT, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the seat side shield. Refer to SIDE SHIELDS, SEAT CUSHION, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Unhook the tether string (4) from the seat frame.NOTE:
Note the routing of the tether string, for correct installation.
- Remove the push fastener (3).
- Remove the two bolts (2) and the seat side bracket (1). Position aside.
- Release the J-hook retainer (5) from the side of the seat adjuster.
- Release the J-hook retainers (1) and (2) at the bottom of the seat.
- Carefully unwrap the cover and foam at the front of the seat cushion. Using a trim stick (2) or equivalent, pry the seat cushion ventilation plenum (1) from the seat cushion blower (3), if equipped.
- Remove the seat cover and the seat foam as an assembly, from the seat adjuster.NOTE:
Note the wire harness routing for correct installation.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector.
- Pull at the rear of the seat cushion cover (3) to release the hook and loop fastener (1).
- Pull the seat cushion cover away from the foam and carefully release the clip strips (2) from the molded clips (4).