Manual Lumbar

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
^ AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE CAN CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.

CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.

1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Power.







2. Remove the seat backrest trim panel.
1 Pull and release the pin-type retainers at the bottom of the seat backrest trim panel.
2 While holding the seat backrest trim panel at the bottom, push in on the left side of the panel at the lip of the map pocket and slide it to the right to disengage the J-hook. Repeat this process for the right side J-hook but slide the panel to the left to disengage the hook.
3 While pushing in at the top of the seat backrest trim panel, slide it down to disengage the top J-hooks.
4 Remove the seat backrest trim panel and inspect the J-hooks and pin-type retainers for damage.

WARNING: FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM COVERS INSTALLED ON SEATS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS CANNOT BE REPAIRED, THEY ARE TO BE REPLACED (CLEANING IS PERMISSIBLE).

CAUTION:
^ When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the seat backrest trim panel J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.
^ When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the pin-type retainers. Pulling towards you, use a smooth, controlled force to release the pin-type retainers.







3. Remove the retaining hook.







4. Align the end of the adjusting cable in the slot.







5. Release the adjusting cable.







6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.







7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
8. Remove the front cushion side shield trim panel. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Cushion Side Shield.







9. Remove the two front seat backrest bolts on each side and remove the front seat backrest.

INSTALLATION







1. Install the front seat backrest bolts on each side.
2. Install the front cushion side shield trim panel. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Cushion Side Shield.







3. Connect the electrical connector.







4. Connect the electrical connectors.







5. Install the retaining hook.







6. Align the end of the adjusting cable in the slot.







7. Install the adjusting cable.







8. Install the seat backrest trim panel.
1 Angle the top of the seat backrest trim panel inward and up to engage the upper J-hooks to the seat backrest frame.
2 While holding the seat backrest trim panel up, align the pin-type retainers at the bottom of the seat backrest trim panel and install them into the seat backrest frame.
3 With the palm of your hand, install the J-clips by pushing down on the seat backrest trim panel and towards the center of the seat.
^ Check the retention of the seat backrest trim panel by lightly pulling on the bottom, sides, and top where the retainers are located.

CAUTION: Inspect the seat backrest trim panel J-hooks for damage. If damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.

NOTE: If re-installing the original seat backrest trim panel, install new pin-type retainers.


9. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Power.