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Cover - Cushion - Driver Seat - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the driver seat, seat cushion trim onto the foam pad for hog ring installation.
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  2. Install the hog rings (x3) that attach the rear of the driver seat cushion trim to the foam pad.
    NOTE: Place the hog ring into the pliers prior to installation. Start with center ring and work outward.
    NOTE: Push down on the foam to allow additional access if necessary.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Hog ring pliers (1501599-00-A)
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  3. Install the hog rings (x2) that attach the center of the driver seat cushion trim to the foam pad.
    NOTE: Place the hog ring into the pliers prior to installation.
    NOTE: Push down on the foam to allow for additional access if necessary.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Hog ring pliers (1501599-00-A)
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  4. Secure the Velcro to the driver seat cushion foam.
    NOTE: Secure up to the section where front hog rings will be installed.
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  5. Install the hog rings (x5) that attach the front of the driver seat cushion trim to the foam pad.
    NOTE: Place the hog ring into the pliers prior to installation. Start with center ring and work outward.
    NOTE: Push down on the foam to allow for additional access if necessary.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Hog ring pliers (1501599-00-A)
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  6. Secure the remaining portion of the Velcro that attaches the driver seat cushion trim to the foam pad.
    NOTE: Wrap the remaining portion of the trim over the foam pad.
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  7. Secure the strap that attaches the driver seat cushion trim below the seat foam.
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  8. Position the driver seat cushion assembly onto the seat assembly, and then feed the cushion trim between the seat back trim and seat frame to install cushion assembly to the seat frame.
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  9. Position the driver seat assembly onto the seat back.
    NOTE: Protect the seat from damage.
  10. Secure the soft trim retainer onto the front end of seat frame.
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  11. Secure the soft trim retainer on the outboard side of the seat frame.
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  12. Secure the soft trim retainer on the inboard side of the seat frame.
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  13. Install the OCS harness into the SBR bracket, and then secure the tabs (x2).
    NOTE: Verify the tabs are fully engaged.
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  14. Slide the SBR bracket downward to install it onto the seat frame bracket.
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  15. Connect the OCS harness electrical connector, and then install the connector onto the SBR bracket.
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  16. Fasten the clip that attaches the driver seat harness to the seat frame bracket.
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  17. Secure the clip and bracket that attach the FSC and FSB vent head pad harnesses to the seat assembly.
    NOTE: One harness is for the seat cushion and the other is for the seat back. The upper bracket aids in routing while the lower clip secures them.
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  18. Connect the FSC vent heat pad electrical connector to the driver seat controller.
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  19. Install the soft trim retainers (x2) to the seat frame.
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  20. Secure the seat back elastic straps (x2) to the seat frame.
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  21. Position the seat assembly upright.
  22. Install the driver seat inboard side shield. See Side Shield - Inboard - Driver Seat (Remove And Replace) .
  23. Connect the electrical harness to the back rest and cushion adjust switch assembly, and then verify the functions of the seat switches.
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  24. Position the driver seat outboard side shield onto the seat, and then install the clips (x7) that attach the side shield to the seat.

    Tip: Apply pressure to the side shield to fully seat the clips. The side shield should sit flush against the seat cushion.

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  25. Install the screw that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly.

    4 N.m (2.9. ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  26. Install the driver seat into the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  27. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  28. Click the Actions/Autodiag  tab, and then type "Calibration" in the search field.
  29. Click PROC_VCSEATD_SEAT-CALIBRATE  , and then click Run  and allow routine to complete.
    NOTE: Verify there are no items on seat during this routine. Click the "X" at top right of window to close once complete.
  30. Disconnect Toolbox 3 and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
  31. Move the driver seat to the original position.
  32. Raise the LH windows and close the LH front door.
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