Seat Side Shield

SEAT SIDE SHIELD

REMOVAL - NON AIRBAG

1. Remove front seat from vehicle.

Fig. 26:

Fig. 27:

2. Remove screws attaching seat cushion side shield to the bottom and side of seat cushion (Fig. 26) and (Fig. 27).
3. Remove shield from seat
4. Disconnect switch wire connectors, if equipped.
5. Remove seat switches, if equipped.

REMOVAL - AIRBAG EQUIPPED

WARNING:
- DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FRONT SEAT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- IF EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAG, AFTER THE NEGATIVE CABLE IS DISCONNECTED WAIT FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE DISCONNECTING OR REMOVING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

1. Disconnect and isolate the remote negative battery cable.
2. Remove seat from vehicle. Refer to the procedure in this group.
3. Remove screws attaching seat cushion side shield to the bottom and side of seat cushion (Fig. 26) and (Fig. 27).
4. Remove shield from seat
5. Disconnect switch wire connectors, if equipped.
6. Remove seat switches, if equipped.

INSTALLATION - NON AIRBAG

1. Transfer seat switches, if equipped.
2. Connect switch wire connectors to cushion side shield, if equipped.
3. Place shield in position on seat cushion.
4. Install screws attaching seat cushion side shield. Tighten screws in sequence, refer to (Fig. 26).
5. Install front seat.

INSTALLATION - AIRBAG EQUIPPED

1. Transfer seat switches, if equipped.
2. Connect switch wire connectors to cushion side shield, if equipped.
3. Place shield in position on seat cushion.
4. Install screws attaching seat cushion side shield. Tighten screws in sequence, refer to (Fig. 26).
5. Install seat. Tighten front screws to 61 N.m (45 ft.lbs.) and the rear screws to 61 N.m (45 ft.lbs.) torque.
6. Connect the remote negative battery cable.