Front

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any component diagnosis or service of the front seats, when equipped with front seat side air bags. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.





NOTE: Illustration shown with seat back cover and foam removed for clarity.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the head restraint from the seat backHeadrest - Removal.
3. Remove the plastic cover from the rear of the seat backSeat Back Cover - Removal.
4. Disengage the J-hook that secures the top of the seat back cushion cover to the seat back frame (4)Seat Back Cushion / Cover - Removal.
5. Using pliers, reach up under the seat back cushion cover and disengage the retaining tab (2) that secures each head restraint sleeve (1 and 3) to the seat back frame.
6. With the retaining tabs disengaged, pinch the retaining barbs (5 and 6) together and push the head restraint sleeves upward and out of the seat back.