Seat - Front: Removal
WARNING:
Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy® or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTE:
The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE:
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
Passenger seat
- Remove the safety belt retractor belt anchor bolt cover from the cushion side shield to access the safety belt anchor bolt.
- If equipped with power seats, position the seat track downward to access the safety belt retractor anchor bolt.
- Remove the bolt and separate the safety belt anchor from the seat.
All seats
- Push the release buttons on the head restraint guides and remove the head restraint.
- Position the seat to gain access to all 4 seat-to-floor bolts.
- If equipped with power seats, fully raise the seat to aid seat service.
- Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
- Remove the 4 seat track-to-floor bolt covers and bolts.
- Lift the seat to disengage 2 locator pins from the floor and tip the seat to access the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the seat harness electrical connectors and remove the seat.
- Slide and disengage the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, release the tab and disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
- Disconnect the seat harness electrical connector.
- Release the locking tab and rotate the assurance lever fully to disengage the seat harness electrical connector.
- Slightly tip the connector away and disconnect.
NOTE: Use care when disconnecting the seat harness electrical connector. Excessive force on the assurance lever can break the connector mounting.
WARNING:
Use care when handling the front passenger seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly, placing excessive weight on or sitting on a front passenger seat that is not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged seat components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.