Front Seat Backrest

Special Tool(s):

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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.
^ NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.

THE SIDE IMPACT SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.

TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).

2. Deactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.

3. Remove the driver seat.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FRONT SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.







4. Release the tab and disconnect the power seat track electrical connector (if equipped).







5. Remove the recliner handle.







6. Remove the side shield screw.







7. Carefully pull out on the outer side shield releasing the two hidden clips (shown) to the inner side shield and the two hidden clips to the recliner mechanism.







8. Remove the outer side shield.
1 Carefully pull out on the side of the outer side shield releasing the clips to the inner side shield and one hidden clip at the side of the seat cushion frame.
2 Carefully pull forward on the side shield releasing the hidden clip at the front of the seat cushion frame.
3 While routing the wire harness out of the seat cushion frame (if equipped), slide the side shield forward to clear the recliner handle and remove the outer side shield.







9. Remove the inner side shield.







10. Release the Velcro (R) at the side of the seat cushion trim cover, near the safety belt buckle.







11. Pull and remove the manual lumbar adjustment knob.







12. From under the seat cushion frame, turn the manual lumbar mechanism counterclockwise and separate it from the seat cushion frame.







13. Release the manual lumbar adjustment screw.
1 From inside the lumbar adjustment mechanism, push the screw stop in toward the center.
2 While pushing the screw stop toward the center, rotate the lumbar adjustment mechanism counterclockwise.
3 The screw stop will pass clear of the internal stop, releasing the manual lumbar adjustment screw.







14. Remove the manual lumbar cable.
1 Continue turning the manual lumbar mechanism counterclockwise until the cable support comes out.
2 Push the screw out enough to remove the cable end.
15. Route the manual lumbar cable out from between the seat track and seat cushion frame.







16. Separate the side air bag module wire harness from the underside of the seat cushion frame.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers from the seat cushion frame.
2 Release the retaining tab and slide the side air bag module electrical connector from the bracket.

NOTE: If the pin-type retainers are damaged, install new retainers. This will keep the wire harness routed correctly.







17. Remove the screw, the inner pivot cover and the side air bag module wire harness retaining clip from the side of the seat track.







18. Remove the pivot bolt.







19. Remove the seat back from the seat cushion.
1 Remove the recliner mechanism-to-seat track bolts.
2 Remove the seat back with the recliner mechanism from the seat cushion.







20. Disconnect and route the safety belt buckle and pretensioner electrical connector and wire harness out from under the seat.







21. Remove the safety belt buckle and pretensioner.
1 Remove the nut.
2 Remove the safety belt buckle and pretensioner.

NOTE: Do not handle the safety belt buckle and pretensioner in the area of the safety belt buckle and pretensioner cable or retaining nut. Accidental pretensioner deployment can occur and result in personal injury.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE.







1. Install the safety belt buckle and pretensioner.
1 Position the safety belt buckle and pretensioner onto the seat track bracket.
^ Align the safety belt buckle and pretensioner mounting bracket slot so that the seat track bracket anti-rotation tab goes through it.
2 Install the nut.

NOTE: Make sure to tighten the nut to specification.







2. Route the safety belt buckle and pretensioner electrical connector and wire harness between the seat cushion frame and the seat track.







3. Connect the safety belt buckle and pretensioner electrical connector.







4. Align the recliner with seat back frame to the seat track, and install the bolts.







5. Install the pivot bolt.







6. Position the pivot cover. Install the screw, and route and clip the side air bag module wiring harness to the seat track.







7. Route the side air bag wiring harness to the underside of the seat cushion frame.
1 Slide the side air bag wiring harness electrical connector onto the retaining tab.
2 Install the side air bag wiring harness pin-type retainers into the seat cushion frame.

NOTE: If the pintype retainers are damaged, install new retainers. This will keep the wiring harness routed correctly.







8. Route the manual lumbar cable.
1 Route the manual lumbar cable in front of the pivot bolt and in the channel created between the seat cushion frame and seat track bracket.
2 Position the manual lumbar cable through the opening between the seat cushion frame and the seat track.







9. Assemble the manual lumbar mechanism until the manual lumbar cable support can be installed.
1 Position the manual lumbar cable end into the screw end.
2 Push the screw in and turn the manual lumbar mechanism clockwise drawing the screw in.
3 Push the cable support back into the manual lumbar mechanism.







10. Position the manual lumbar mechanism into the seat cushion frame and turn it clockwise to lock it into position.







11. Install the manual lumbar mechanism adjustment knob.







12. Reposition the seat cushion trim cover near the safety belt buckle and connect the Velcro (R).







13. Position the inner side shield to the seat.







14. Install the outer side shield to the seat.
1 Position the outer side shield to the seat and push in where indicated to install the retaining clips.

NOTE: Route the power seat (if equipped) switch wire harness through the side of the seat while positioning the outer side shield to the seat.

2 Squeeze the inner and outer side shields together to seat the clips.







15. Install the outer side shield screw.







16. Install the recliner handle.

NOTE: Heat the handle prior to installation.







17. Connect the power seat track electrical connector (if equipped).
18. Install the driver seat. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FRONT SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.

19. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.

20. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

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 THE VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

21. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.