Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement

Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front seat lumbar control knob by pulling off.




2. Remove the front seat back recliner handle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement).




3. Place the front bucket seat to the most rearward position.
4. Remove the screw from the rear of the front seat cushion trim panel.




5. Place the front bucket seat to the most forward position.
6. Remove the screw from the front of the front seat cushion trim panel.




7. Remove the screw from the center of the front seat cushion trim panel.
8. Remove the front seat cushion trim panel from the front seat.
9. Remove the power seat switch from the front seat cushion trim panel, if equipped.
10. Remove the front seat cushion trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the power seat switch to the front seat cushion trim panel , if equipped.




2. Align the center screw mounting point to the seat frame.
3. Install the front seat cushion trim panel to the front seat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .




4. Install the center screw to the front seat cushion trim panel.

Tighten the front seat cushion trim panel center screw to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).




5. Place the front bucket seat to the most forward position.
6. Install the front screw to the front seat cushion trim panel.

Tighten the front seat cushion trim panel front screw to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).




7. Place the front bucket seat to the most rearward position.
8. Install the rear screw to the front seat cushion trim panel.

Tighten the front seat cushion trim panel rear screw to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).





Important: The lumbar control knob splines must be properly aligned for proper fit.


9. Install the front seat lumbar control knob, pressing into place until fully seated.




10. Install the front seat back recliner handle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement).