Removal Procedure
- Adjust lumbar to a relaxed position.
- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
- Remove the seat back release handle. Refer to EZ Entry Seat Manual Release Knob Replacement .
- Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
- Release the J-strip (1) across the bottom of the seat back cover.
- Compress the seat back pad in order to relieve the pressure against the seat cover.
- Using a side to side motion, carefully lift off the seat back cover, partially separating the seat back cover from the foam pad.
- Release the lower Velcro retaining strips (2) located inside the seat cover (1).
- Remove the hog rings that retain the seat back pad to the reinforcement bar located at the top of the seat back.
- Spread the pad apart and push the cover and pad up over the seat back in order to expose the head restraint guides.
- Remove the head restraint guides by squeezing the locking tabs together and pulling the restraint guides upward and out of the seat frame.
- Remove the seat back cover the remainder of the way from the seat back.
- Disconnect the electrical connector for the seat back heating element, located near the seat belt retractor, if equipped.
- Carefully remove the seat back pad from the seat back frame.
- Remove the seat back heater element. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement .
IMPORTANT:
When separating the seat cover hook and loop retaining strips, do not pull the adhesive-backed strip from the pad.