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Foam - Back Rest - Driver Seat - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the driver seat microphone onto the driver back rest foam, and then feed the harness through the access on the foam to install the microphone onto the foam.
    NOTE: Feed harness through access hole on seat back foam
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  2. Position the driver seat back rest trim onto the driver seat back rest foam, and then align the Velcro strips (x4).
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  3. Install the driver side airbag into the airbag chute, and then slide 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.
    NOTE: Refer to the following video for proper care when installing the driver side airbag into the airbag chute, and when installing the chute through the seat foam.
    multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.
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  4. With assistance, maneuver the driver seat back trim and foam assembly downward onto the seat frame to install it onto the seat assembly.
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  5. Install new nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat side air bag to the seat back frame assembly.

    5.4 N.m (4.0 ft-lbs) 

    CAUTION: Do not use impact tools to torque the nuts.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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  6. Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat assembly.

    5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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  7. Install the clip that attaches the driver seat side airbag harness to the driver seat, seat frame.
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  8. Connect the driver seat side air bag electrical connector, and then secure the safety lock.
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  9. Carefully secure the LH side of the driver seat, seat cover and foam onto the seat frame.
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  10. Secure the retainers (x6), and then secure the trim strap onto the driver seat, seat back frame.
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  11. Secure the female side of microphone connector and harness clips (x2) onto seat back suspension.
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  12. Connect the driver seat microphone, and then secure harness clip onto the seat back foam.
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  13. Slide the fan controller electrical connector downward to install it onto the bracket, and then connect the electrical connector.
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  14. With assistance, align and fully secure the clips that attach the driver seat back shell to the seat assembly.
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  15. Install the driver headrest trim. See Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove And Replace) .
  16. 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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  17. Position the driver seat assembly onto the seat back.
    NOTE: Protect the seat from damage.
  18. Secure the soft trim retainer onto the front end of seat frame.
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  19. Secure the soft trim retainer on the outboard side of the seat frame.
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  20. Secure the soft trim retainer on the inboard side of the seat frame.
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  21. 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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  22. Slide the SBR bracket downward to install it onto the seat frame bracket.
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  23. Connect the OCS harness electrical connector, and then install the connector onto the SBR bracket.
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  24. Fasten the clip that attaches the driver seat harness to the seat frame bracket.
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  25. Secure the clip and bracket that attach the FSC and FSB vent heat 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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  26. Connect the FSB vent heat pad electrical connector from the seat controller.
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  27. Connect the FSC vent heat pad electrical connector to the driver seat controller.
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  28. Install the soft trim retainers (x2) to the seat frame.
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  29. Secure the seat back elastic straps (x2) to the seat frame.
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  30. Position the seat assembly upright.
  31. Install the driver seat into the vehicle. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove And Replace) .
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