Front Seat Cushion Cover: Removal

WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: To prevent system failure, carry out the OCS reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. Use a diagnostic scan tool to carry out the OCS reset command.

NOTE: The cushion heater mat on a front outboard passenger seat is not serviced separately. If a new cushion heater mat is needed on the front passenger seat, install an OCS service kit equipped with a heater mat. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS.

NOTE: OCS components (seat cushion foam, OCS and heater mat (if equipped) are calibrated to each other and are serviced as an assembly. The OCS components are not to be installed separately. If a new OCS, seat cushion foam or heater mat (if equipped) are needed, a new OCS service kit must be installed.

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar except where called out.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
Manual seats
Remove the backrest recline handle.
1. Remove the fastener cover.
2. Remove the bolt.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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NOTE: Typical seat shown, others similar.

If equipped. Remove the seat height adjuster handle.
1. Lift the handle.
2. Lift the locking tab.
3. Slide the handle forward and remove.
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NOTE: Typical seat shown, others similar.
1. Remove the screw.
  Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)
2. Remove the screw.
  Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)
3. Rotate the back of the side shield.
4. Slide the side shield forward and remove the side shield.
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Power seats
1. Remove the screw.
  Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)
2. Remove the screw.
  Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)
3. Release the upper clip.
4. Slide the side shield forward.
5. Disconnect the power seat electrical connectors and remove the side shield.
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All seats
Remove the rear fastener and detach the electrical harness. Remove the recliner cover.
Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

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Release the backrest cover J-clips from under the seat.

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NOTE: Make sure the wire harness is installed to the position noted before removal.

If equipped. Disconnect the heater mat electrical connectors and release the wire harness attachment. Position the wire harness aside.

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Release the cushion cover J-clips.

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Passenger seat with OCS
Lift the cushion foam. If the cushion foam, and OCS are adhered together, then the OCS is a service kit. If the cushion foam and OCS are separate, then the OCS is original equipment.

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Driver seat or passenger seat with original equipment OCS
Remove the cushion cover and foam as an assembly.

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Passenger seat with OCS service kit
NOTE: Make sure the components are installed to the position noted before removal.

Position the OCSM out of the bracket.
1. Release the bracket locking tabs and detach the OCS sensor.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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NOTE: Note the location of the OCS hose and heater mat (if equipped) for proper installation.

Release the pin-type retainers and remove the OCS.

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All seats
NOTE: Follow the unique instruction or graphics for this step in installation.

Remove the seat cushion cover.
1. Invert the cushion cover sides.
2. Remove the cushion cover hog rings.
3. Invert the front and rear of the cushion cover.
4. Remove the hog rings.

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