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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the seat cushion heater element, if equipped. Refer to Seat Cushion Heater Element Replacement-Front   . 
  2. Install the Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System. Refer to PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) .
  3. Install the seat cushion pad to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Using a side motion, carefully pull the seat cushion cover onto the frame pad.
    Fig 1: Seat Cushion Frame Pad
    G01579203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Attach the seat trim cover to the seat cushion frame.
    Fig 2: Attaching Seat Trim Cover To Seat Cushion Frame
    G01579204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the lumbar actuator (5).
  7. Install the seat switch bezel. Refer to Seat Switch Bezel Replacement   . 
    Fig 3: Installing Lumbar Actuator
    G01579205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Place the cushion on the rear plastic holders (1) on the underside of the seat cushion, and push rearward.
    Fig 4: Placing Cushion On Rear Plastic Holders
    G01579206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the lumbar cable to the underside of the seat cushion (6). Connect the lumbar wire harness, if equipped with power lumbar.
    Fig 5: Seat Cushion
    G01579207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the pressure sensor (2) to the front passenger seat frame, if equipped with the Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System.
  11. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 6: Installing Pressure Sensor
    G01579208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  12. Install the front nuts (2) onto the studs on the underside of the cushion.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

  13. Install the front seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement-Front Seat   . 
  14. Re-zero the Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System. Refer to PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM REZEROING PROCEDURE .
    Fig 7: Installing Front Nuts
    G01579209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.