Foam - Backrest - Driver Seat (With Inboard Airbag) - Remove and Replace: Install

Install the seat back foam to the seat back trim.
Install the driver seat back trim to the seat back foam.
Install the clips (x2) that attach the driver seat back trim to the seat back foam.
NOTE: Make sure the clips are secured.

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Install the strap that attaches the driver seat back trim to the seat back foam.
NOTE: Make sure the strap is secured.

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Install the driver inboard airbag chute to the seat back foam.
Install the driver side airbag into the airbag chute, and then insert the airbag chute with the airbag inside through the slot in the seat back foam.
CAUTION: Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs extend out of the holes of the chute.

CAUTION: Handle the airbag with extreme care when installing it into the airbag chute. The airbag is configured/folded in a specific manner and will need to be replaced if it is dropped, altered or manipulated in any way.

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NOTE: Refer to the following video for proper care when installing the driver side airbag into the airbag chute, and when installing the chute through the seat foam.

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Install the driver seat back and foam onto the seat back frame.
NOTE: Start by sliding the foam trim straight onto the seat back frame. Ensure the posts for the headrests engage the seat back foam. Ensure the heater harness and lower trim that engages the frame are pushed through to the back side of the frame.

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Install the driver seat side airbag studs into the seat back frame.
NOTE: The studs should line up with the two round holes. The elongated hole is not used for this part.

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Install the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat airbag to the seat back frame.
5.4 N.m (4.0 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Connect driver seat side airbag electrical connector.

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Install the nuts (x2) that attach the driver inboard airbag to the seat back frame.
5.4 N.m (4.0 ft-lbs)
Connect the driver inboard airbag connector.
Install the tabs (x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.

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Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs)

NOTE: The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU.

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Install the upper flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat back frame.
NOTE: Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.

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Install the upper flap that covers the inboard corner of the driver seat back frame.
NOTE: Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release it, and then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab.

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Install the lower flap that covers the outboard corner of the driver seat back frame.
NOTE: Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.

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Install the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the driver seat back frame.
NOTE: Pull the flap over the metal tangs to secure it.

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Install the driver seat back trim retainers (x7) to the driver seat back frame.

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Install the seat back shell onto the seat. See SHELL - SEAT BACK - DRIVER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .