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Front Seat Lumbar Support

Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement

For Some Models (Driver's seat)

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.

NOTE:
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front seat.
2. From under the seat cushion, detach the side airbag connector clip. Release the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion frame spring, then pull the cover back, and remove the harness bands.
3. Release the hook, and unzip the seat-back cover. Pull the side airbag harness out through the hole in the seat cushion cover.
4. Remove the side airbag.




5. Detach the clips (A) of the airbag module holder (B) from the seat-back frame.




6. Pull away the bottom portion of the seat-back pad (A) from the seat-back frame (B), and remove the nuts securing the lumbar support (C). Remove the bushing (D) and pivot arm from the seat-back frame.




7. Remove the lumbar support (A) as shown.
8. Install the lumbar support in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace the bushing if it's damaged.
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook.
- Make sure the side airbag harness is routed properly.