Front Lumbar Support - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any component diagnosis or service of the front seats, when equipped with front seat 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: Left seat back shown in illustrations. Right seat back similar.

HANDLE MECHANISM





1. Remove the seat from the vehicle and place it on a workbench Seat - Removal.
2. Remove the seat back Seat Back - Removal.
3. Remove the seat back cushion and cover Outer Trim Ring Panel - Removal.
4. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the lumbar support handle mechanism and cable (1) to the outboard side of the seat back frame (3).





5. Disconnect the lumbar support cable (3) from the pivot lever (2).
6. Disconnect the lumbar support cable housing (8) from the top of the lumbar support (9) and remove the lumbar support handle mechanism and cable.

LUMBAR SUPPORT





1. Remove the seat and place it on a workbench Seat - Removal.
2. Remove the seat back Seat Back - Removal.
3. Remove the seat back cushion and cover Outer Trim Ring Panel - Removal.
4. Disconnect the lumbar support cable (3) from the pivot lever (2).
5. Disconnect the lumbar support cable housing (8) from the top of the lumbar support (9).
6. Disconnect the spring (10) from the top of the lumbar support.
7. Disconnect the two rods (5 and 11) from the plastic retainers (6) located on each side of the seat back frame (7).
8. Disengage the lumbar support from the two vertical rods (4 and 12).
9. Disengage the lumbar support from the horizontal rod (1) located near the bottom of the seat back frame and remove the lumbar support.