Seat Cushion Frame Replacement

Seat Cushion Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad.
3. Remove the bolts (7) retaining the seat back hinge/recliner mechanisms (6) to the seat cushion frame.




4. Remove the bolts (4) retaining the seat cushion frame to the adjuster.




5. Remove the power seat switch bracket (2), if equipped.

Caution: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.

6. If replacing the front passenger seat cushion pad, you must also replace the inflatable restraint passenger presence system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the power seat switch bracket (2) to the seat cushion frame, if equipped.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the screws (3) to retain the power seat switch bracket.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




3. Install the bolts (4) retaining the seat cushion frame to the adjuster.
4. Install the bolts (4) to retain the seat cushion frame to the adjuster.

Tighten the screws to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the bolts (7) to retain the seat cushion frame.
6. Install the bolts (7).

Tighten the bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

7. Install the seat cushion cover and pad.
8. Install the front seat into the vehicle.

Caution: To avoid personal injuries, re-zero the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion or trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction.

9. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup.