Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2. Remove the seat back recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .
3. Remove the front seat trim panels. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement (Power Lumbar)  or Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement (Manual Lumbar) .

Procedures

1. Disconnect the seat cover J-channel from the seat cushion frame.
2. Disconnect the elastic band from the seat belt.
3. Remove the push in retainers.
4. Remove the hog rings that secure the pad to the cushion cover.

Procedures

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Control Module References .