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With Heated Seats

DISASSEMBLY

WARNING: THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

NOTE:
^ If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side airbag system is being serviced the airbag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure contained in Air Bag Systems.
^ Airbag simulators (restraint system diagnostic tools) MUST be installed under the seats in the side airbag to floor connector.
^ Diagnostics may be performed on seat systems other than the side airbag system (lumbar, climate controlled, heated, power seat track) with the seat installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system diagnostic tool is installed under the seat in the side airbag to floor connector.
^ After diagnosing/repairing a seat system other than the side airbag system the restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed before operating the vehicle.
^ Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a side airbag system with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side airbag system the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tool must be installed in side airbag connector at the floor connector. The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed prior to operating the vehicle.
^ Before disconnecting the battery, raise the seat to its highest position, then move and tilt the seat to its most forward position.

1. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
2. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Power Front.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute before proceeding. For additional information, refer to Battery.
4. Remove the seat track. For additional information, refer to Seat - Track.
5. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front Seat Backrest and Frame with Side Air Bag.







6. Remove the cover.







7. Disconnect the connector.







8. Disconnect the connector.







9. Release the J retainers.







10. Release the hog rings.
11. Release the trim.

ASSEMBLY
1. To install, reverse the disassembly procedure.

WARNING: THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

2. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
3. Prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
4. Check the restraint system for proper operation.