Seat Replacement (Driver Side Front)
REMOVAL PROCEDURESeat Replacement (Driver Side Front): Removal Procedure:
1. Disable the SIR system if equipped with inflatable restraint front seat module.
2. Position the seat in the full forward upright position.
3. If the height adjuster actuator motor (rear) is seized it will be necessary to perform the following procedures:
^ To cut the rear driveshaft
^ Remove the actuator motor to raise the seat
^ Replace the driveshaft
4. If the tilt adjuster actuator motor in the (front) is seized it can be cranked up with the emergency tool in the vehicle tool set.
^ Cut the rear driveshaft in the location shown.
^ Remove the two pieces of rear driveshaft.
^ Remove the height adjuster actuator motor from seat adjuster (one nut).
^ Reinstall the cut driveshafts to the rear seat adjusters on the right and left sides.
^ Manually crank it up equally to gain access to the front or rear seat anchoring bolts. Remove the front seat track trim cover screw.
5. Remove the front seat track trim cover by sliding off.
Seat Replacement (Driver Side Front): Removal Procedure:
6. Remove the front sear rear anchoring bolts.
7. Position the seat in the full rearward position and tilted back.
Seat Replacement (Driver Side Front): Removal Procedure:
8. Remove the front seat front anchoring bolts.
9. Position the front seat to the center and upright position. This will allow the bolts from the seat track to the seat frame to be removed when the seat is out of the vehicle.
10. Remove the front seat electrical connectors.
11. Remove the front seat from vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Seat Replacement (Driver Side Front): Installation Procedure:
1. Install the front seat to vehicle.
2. Install the front seat electrical connectors.
3. Position the seat to the center and upright position.
4. Install the front seat front anchoring bolts
Tighten
Tighten the front seat front anchoring bolt to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
5. Position the seat in the full forward and upright position.
Seat Replacement (Driver Side Front): Installation Procedure:
6. Install the front seat rear anchoring bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front seat rear anchoring bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
7. Install the front seat track trim cover by sliding on.
Seat Replacement (Driver Side Front): Installation Procedure:
8. Install the seat track rear trim cover screw.
Tighten
Tighten the front seat track rear trim cover screw until fully seated and not stripped.
9. Return the seat to its original position.
10. Enable the SIR system if equipped with inflatable restraint front seat module.