Front Seat Backrest
REMOVALAll vehicles
1. Remove the front seat cushion.
2. Remove the backrest recliner lever.
^ Remove the screw.
3. Remove the outer side trim panel.
1. Using a suitable screwdriver, detach the rear retaining clip.
2. Raise the trim panel.
Vehicles with side air bags
4. Detach the side air bag module electrical connectors from the underside of the seat.
1. Using a suitable screwdriver, depress the locking tang.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Detach the wiring harness from the seat frame.
CAUTION: Note the position and routing of the wiring harness(es) to aid installation. An incorrectly routed wiring harness may lead to the wires becoming damaged on the seat mechanism.
All vehicles
6. Remove the safety belt buckle (driver seat) or safety belt buckle and pretensioner (passenger seat).
NOTE: Passenger seat shown.
7. Remove the inner side trim panel.
^ Remove the retaining pin.
^ Detach the rear retaining clip.
8. Remove the front seat backrest.
1. Remove the retaining nuts.
2. Slide the backrest to the side to remove it from the seat base frame.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.