Front Seat Covers And Pads - 1st Row Seatback Trim Assembly, LH - Remove And Replace: Install
- Install the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.
- Install the straps that attach the driver seat seat back trim to the seat back foam.NOTE: Make sure the straps are secured.
- Install the heater harness to the seat back trim assembly.
- Install the driver FSAB 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 FSAB 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.
- 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.
- Install the driver seat 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.
- Position the driver side air bag studs into the seat frame and install the nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat airbag to the seat back frame.
5.4 N.m (4.0 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Connect the driver seat side air bag electrical connector.
- Position the driver FSAB studs into the seat frame and install the nuts (x2) that attach the FSAB to the seat back frame.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Connect the driver seat FSAB electrical connector.
- Install the tabs (x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
- Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.NOTE: The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU.
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)
- Install the lower and upper flaps covering the inboard side of the seat back frame.NOTE: Pull the flaps over the metal retaining tabs to secure them.
- Install the lower and upper flaps covering the outboard corner of the seat back frame.NOTE: Pull the flaps over the metal retaining tabs to secure them.
- Tie the locking flaps that cover the upper part of the seat back frame and then install the driver seat back trim retainers (x7) to the driver seat back frame.
- Install the seat back shell onto the seat. See FRONT SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 1ST ROW SEATBACK SHELL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Install the driver headrest trim. See FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 1ST ROW HEADREST ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Install the driver seat into the vehicle. See FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 1ST ROW SEAT ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .