Seat Latch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ BE SURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL AIR BAG WARNINGS CONTAINED IN SEAT-FRONT SEAT BACKREST AND FRAME WITH SIDE AIR BAG DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES.
^ 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.
^ The power seat backrest adjuster assembly must be installed as a unit. Repair of the power seat backrest adjuster assembly components is not acceptable and should not be attempted.

1. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
2. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Power Front.







3. Remove the front seat cushion side shield.







4. Remove the screws.







5. Disconnect the connector.







6. Remove the seat backrest cover panel.
1 Push up on the seat backrest trim panel.
2 Pull out on the bottom corners of the seat backrest trim panel to disengage the J-hooks.
3 Slide the seat backrest trim panel down to remove.
4 Inspect the seatback trim panel J-hooks for damage. Install new components as necessary.

CAUTION: When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks.

NOTE: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats with side air bags cannot be repaired. The front seat backrest trim covers are to be installed new. Cleaning is permissible.







7. Remove the J retainers.







8. Pull up the cover and remove the bolts.







9. Remove the bolts.

INSTALLATION












1. To install, reverse the removal 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.