- Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE
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- Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE
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- Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR LOWER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE
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- Remove the driver seat assembly. See FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 1ST ROW SEAT ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the driver seat outboard side shield. See FRONT SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 1ST ROW OUTBOARD SIDESHIELD, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the seat cushion button switch, the recliner button switch and the 8 way switch.
- Remove the driver seat outboard side shield carrier. See FRONT SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 1ST ROW SIDESHIELD CARRIER, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the driver seat inboard side shield. See FRONT SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 1ST ROW INBOARD SIDESHIELD, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the driver seat inboard side shield carrier. See FRONT SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 1ST ROW SIDESHIELD CARRIER, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Maneuver the seat to gain access to the underside.
- Unhook the clips (x2) that attach the lower section of the seat back cover and move the seat back flap away from the working area.
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- Disconnect the seat back heater connector, and then separate the heater connector from the seat underside.
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- Disconnect the seat pad heater connector, and then separate the connector from the seat underside.
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- Disconnect the seat occupied sensor connector, and then release the clip that attaches the sensor to the seat underside.
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- Release the clips (x2) that attach the seat cushion to the seat suspension.
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- Release the clip strips (x3) that attach the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame at the front, inboard, and outboard sides.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the seat cushion heater pad connector and the seat occupied sensor assembly do not catch on the seat suspension or frame.
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- Position the driver seat assembly in the upright position.
- Remove the driver seat cushion foam pad assembly from the seat frame assembly.
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- Release the strap that attaches the seat cushion cover to the foam pad.
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- Remove the Velcro strips (x4) and hog rings (x8) that attach the seat cushion cover to the foam pad, and then remove the cover from the foam pad.
NOTE:
Be cautious while release the Velcro strips to avoid any damage on the foam pad.
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