Front Seat Sliders And Controllers - Driver Seat Cushion Suspension - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Open both LH doors and lower both LH windows.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the lower A-pillar assembly. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR LOWER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Release the LH front seat harness from the sill trim clips (x5).
- Move the LH front seat forward, and then remove and discard the LH front seat rear fasteners (x2).
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Torx T45 socket
- Torx Plus T45 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench (for installation only)
- Move the LH front seat backward, and then remove and discard the LH front seat front fasteners (x2).
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Torx T45 socket
- Torx Plus T45 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench (for installation only)
- Tilt the LH front seat rearward to gain access to the underside of the LH front seat.NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the LH seat harness from the body controller. Take care when moving the seat. Ensure the carpet is not damaged.
- Remove the clip that attaches the LH front seat harness to the outboard seat track.
- Move the LH front seat most forward.
- Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
- Unhook the straps (x2) from the LH front seat harness bracket.
- Release the tabs (x2) to remove the seat occupancy sensor connector from the LH front seat harness bracket.
- Disconnect the LH front seat occupancy sensor connector and set the harness aside.
- Release the clips (x3) to remove the seat harness bracket from the LH front seat assembly.NOTE: Use a 90 degree tip to release the clips from the back of the bracket.
- Disconnect the seatback heater connector, and then separate the connector from the seat underside.NOTE: Slide the connector forward to release it from the seat assembly.
- Disconnect the seat cushion heater connector, and then separate the connector from the seat underside.NOTE: Slide the connector forward to release it from the seat assembly.
- Depress the retaining clip and remove the seat occupancy sensor from the seat underside.
- Remove the clip which is next to the cushion heater connector and attaches the harness to the bottom of the LH front seat.
- With assistance, remove the seat cushion retaining clips (x2) from the LH front seat suspension.
- With assistance, remove the upper part of the LH front seat cushion suspension from the seat frame.NOTE: Reversely use the clip prytool to remove the seat suspension. Press the seat suspension down with appropriate force to completely separate it from the seat frame.
- With assistance, remove the LH front seat cushion suspension from the seat frame.NOTE: Rotate the seat suspension downwards to a horizontal position and lift it upwards to remove the lower part of the seat suspension.