Seat Back: Service and Repair

FRONT SEAT

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

SEATBACK TRIM AND PAD

WARNING: Removal of front side air bag module should only be done to allow deployment of front side air bag module prior to disposal of seatback assembly.

NOTE:
- Only complete seatback assemblies can be replaced on vehicles equipped with side air bags.
- Be sure to set the front/rear cushion lifter to the top position.

Driver Seat
1. Remove the headrest.




2. Unhook the j-channel.




3. From inside of the seatback, squeeze the headrest holder tabs at the base of the stay pipe and pull up to remove.

NOTE: Before installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/ rear and right/left).

Passenger Seat
1. Remove the headrest.




2. Remove the seatback board from the back of the seatback.




3. Remove the retainer.




4. From inside of the seatback, squeeze the headrest holder tabs at the base of the stay pipe and pull up to remove.

NOTE: Before installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/ rear and right/left).

Removal of seatback assembly
1. After completing the steps 1 and 2 of "Seatback Trim and Pad", remove the side air bag harness connector from the seat cushion.
2. Remove the mounting bolts (2 for each side) and seatback assembly.

Installation of seatback assembly
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal.