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Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (CTS)




Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (CTS)

Removal Procedure




1. Move the front seat forward in order to access the front seat track trim cover (1, 2).
2. Remove the seat track trim covers (1, 2) from the seat track.
3. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).




4. Remove the seat belt anchor trim cover (1).




5. Remove the front seat bolts (2) from the front seat (1).
6. Remove the front seat belt anchor from the seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front (Removal and Replacement).
7. Disconnect the seat electrical connectors.




8. With the aid of an assistant, tilt the seat up in the rear and slide rearward to disengage the seat (1) from the floor to remove from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. With the aid of an assistant, install the seat (1) into the vehicle.
2. Insert the front tabs on the seat track into the floor.
3. Connect the electrical connectors (1).
4. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the seat track bolts (2) and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).




6. Install the seat track trim covers (1).
7. Install the seat belt anchor into the seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front (Removal and Replacement).




8. Install the seat belt anchor trim cover (1).