Pad, Vented Seat: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any component diagnosis or service of the front seats, when equipped with front seat air bags. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then 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.

NOTE:

Front seat bottom cushion shown in illustration. Front seat back cushion similar.

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Remove the appropriate front seat and place it on a workbench. Refer to SEAT, FRONT, REMOVAL .
Remove the vented seat motor from the seat cushion being serviced. Refer to MOTOR, VENTED SEAT, REMOVAL .
Remove the seat bottom or seat back cover from the cushion (1). Refer to COVER, SEAT CUSHION, POWER or COVER, SEAT BACK, POWER .
NOTE:
On all models, the front passenger seat contains an Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) to provide information to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
When servicing the front passenger vented and heated seat pad assembly (2), be sure to replace the Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) (3). Refer to SENSOR, OCCUPANT DETECTION, DESCRIPTION .

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NOTE:
When servicing the seat back vented and heated pad assembly, carefully guide the vented pad through the opening in the seat back cushion while removing the pad assembly.
Remove the vented and heated seat pad assembly (1) by slowly peeling the pad away from the cushion (2). Be careful not to remove excessive foam from the cushion.