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Frame - Seat Cushion - Driver Seat - Remove and Replace: Install

  1. Position the driver seat harness to seat frame for installation
    NOTE: Make sure the harness is routed properly, The main branch of the harness should line up with the center cut out for the center clip, Route the inboard and outboard legs of the harness between the track and the frame, Both inboard and outboard legs should wrap around the front of the frame
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  2. Install clips securing the driver seat harness to seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  3. Install clips securing the driver seat harness to inboard side of seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  4. Install clips securing the driver seat harness to outboard side of seat cushion frame
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  5. Connect the driver pre-tensioner connector
    NOTE: 1x connector, The pre-tensioner is a two-stage connector, Ensure the lock is engaged after the connector is fully seated
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  6. Connect the seat track motor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  7. Install the seat track harness connector to the seat track motor
    NOTE: 1x edge clip
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  8. Connect the tilt motor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  9. Connect the lift motor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  10. If equipped, position the seat track position sensor on the new seat track assembly, and then install the screw that attaches the sensor to the seat track assembly.

    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T20 socket
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  11. Connect seat track position sensor
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  12. Place the cushion pad assembly onto seat cushion frame for installation
    NOTE: Insert the rear of the seat cushion to seat bottom frame and then lower the rest on the seat cushion to the seat bottom frame, Ensure wiring harness are routed through the back of seat frame
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  13. Install the heat pad connector to the seat frame
    NOTE: 1x connector, 1x clip, Slide connector onto seat frame clip to secure
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  14. Connect the heat pad connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  15. Install the seat occupied sensor onto the seat frame
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  16. Connect the seat occupied sensor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  17. Install the seat cushion retaining clips onto the seat suspension
    NOTE: 2x clips, The seat cushion and trim may need to be pulled tight for the hooks to achieve correct placement on the seat suspension
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  18. Install the inboard seat trim retaining clip onto the seat frame
    NOTE: 1x clip strip, Fold the clip over towards the frame, The open end should engage the seat frame, if not the trim will need to be pulled until the correct amount of tension is achieved, Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame
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  19. Install the front seat trim retaining clip onto the seat frame
    NOTE: 1x clip strip, Fold the clip over towards the frame, The open end should engage the seat frame, if not the trim will need to be pulled until the correct amount of tension is achieved, Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame
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  20. Install the outboard seat trim retaining clip onto the seat frame
    NOTE: 1x clip strip, Fold the clip over towards the frame, The open end should engage the seat frame, if not the trim will need to be pulled until the correct amount of tension is achieved, Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame
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  21. Return seat to upright position
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  22. Place the seat back frame onto the cushion frame for installation
    NOTE: The seat back frame can rest on the cushion frame without fasteners
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  23. Install the outboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T50, 43 N.m, Install new patch bolts
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  24. Install the inboard fasteners securing the seat back frame to the cushion frame.
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T50, 43 N.m, Install new patch bolts
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  25. Install the seat belt buckle onto the cushion frame.
    NOTE: 1x patch bolt, T50, 40 N.m, Install new patch bolt.
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  26. Connect seat belt buckle connector.
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  27. Install the seat belt buckle harness clip.
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  28. Rotate the seat to gain access to the underside of the seat.
    NOTE: Protect seat cushion from damage.
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  29. Install the seat back harness connector to the seat bottom.
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  30. Connect the seat heater harness.
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  31. Rotate the seat back to the upright position.
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  32. Install the seat harness to seat back frame for installation.
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  33. Connect the lumbar pump.
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  34. Secure the clips (x3) that attach the driver seat harness to the LH side seat track and frame.
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  35. Connect the recliner motor.
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  36. Connect LH front seat side air bag.
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  37. Install the clips holding the outboard seat back trim to the seat frame.
    NOTE: 1x clips.
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  38. Install the upper flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame.
    NOTE: Note Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure.
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  39. Install the lower flap covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure
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  40. Install the driver seat inboard side shield. See Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) 
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  41. Install the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) .
  42. Install the driver seat back shell. See Shell - Seat Back - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  43. Install the driver headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  44. Install the driver seat into the vehicle. See SEAT ASSEMBLY - 1ST ROW (LH) - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
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