Front Seat Covers And Pads - 1st Row Seatback Trim Assembly, LH - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Remove the driver seat from the vehicle. See FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 1ST ROW SEAT ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the driver headrest trim. See FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 1ST ROW HEADREST ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the driver seat back shell. See FRONT SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 1ST ROW SEATBACK SHELL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the upper and lower flaps covering the outboard side of the seat back frame.NOTE: Pull the flaps out of the metal retaining tabs to release them.
- Remove the upper and lower flaps covering the inboard side of the seat back frame.NOTE: Pull the flaps out of the metal retaining tabs to release them.
- Release the driver seat back trim retainers (x7) from the driver seat back frame and then untie the locking flaps that cover the upper part of the seat back frame.
- Pull the seat upholstery away from the side air bag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.
- Press and hold the black tabs on both sides and pull them down to disconnect the airbag electrical connector.
- Pull the seat upholstery away from the FSAB to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.
- Press and hold the black tabs on both sides and pull them down to disconnect the seat FSAB electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.NOTE: The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU. Removing this bolt allows ease of access for the following step.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- 10 mm socket
- Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
- Electronic torque wrench (for installation only)
- Release the tabs (x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
- Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat side airbag to the seat back frame.NOTE: Do not use impact tool. Discard the nuts after removal.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Carefully pull the driver seat side airbag chute away from the seat back frame.CAUTION: Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
- Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat FSAB to the seat back frame.NOTE: Do not use impact tool. Discard the nuts after removal.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Carefully pull the FSAB and fasteners away from the seat back frame.CAUTION: Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
- Remove the seat upholstery by pulling the bottom of the seat back trim away from the seat back frame.NOTE: Make sure the heater harness and the seat back trim is clear of the seat back frame.
- Slide the side airbag chute with the airbag still inside through the seatback foam, and then carefully remove the airbag from the airbag chute.CAUTION: Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs do not catch in the holes of the airbag chute.CAUTION: Handle the airbag with extreme care when removing it from 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.
- Slide the FSAB chute with the airbag still inside through the seatback foam, and then carefully remove the airbag from the airbag chute.CAUTION: Make sure that the driver FSAB mounting studs do not catch in the holes of the airbag chute.CAUTION: Handle the airbag with extreme care when removing it from 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.
- Remove the heater harness from the seat back trim assembly.
- Release the straps that attach the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam and remove the driver seat seat back trim from the seat back foam.CAUTION: Be careful when releasing the straps to avoid damage.