Seat - Front
SEAT-FRONTFront Seat (Part 1):
Front Seat (Part 2):
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS):
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.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
- If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be depowered.
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraint control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- RH seat shown, unless otherwise noted.
All seats
1. Position the seat to gain access to the retainers and the safety belt anchor retainer.
2. Depower the SRS.
3. Slide up and remove the cushion side shield cover.
Passenger seat only
4. Disconnect the belt tension sensor (BTS) electrical connector, remove the nut and separate the safety belt anchor with BTS from the seat mounting stud.
- Pull the safety belt anchor through the seat side shield to allow for seat removal.
Driver seat only
5. Remove the nut and separate the safety belt anchor from the seat mounting stud.
- Pull the safety belt anchor through the seat side shield to allow for seat removal.
All seats
6. Pull out and remove the 2 front bolt covers.
7. Remove the 2 seat track-to-floor front bolts.
8. Remove the 2 seat track-to-floor rear bolts.
9. NOTE: LH seat shown, RH seat similar.
Tip the seat and disconnect the seat electrical connector.
- Pivot the tab down and disconnect the seat electrical connector.
Seats with power
10. Tip the seat and disconnect the seat electrical connector.
- Push the tab down, pull out and disconnect the electrical connector.
Driver seats with memory
11. Tip the seat and disconnect the memory seat electrical connector.
1 Pinch the locking tab toward the lever to release the lever.
2 Pivot the lever all the way back and disconnect the electrical connector.
All seats
12. CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle can result in damaged components.
Remove the seat.
Side impact protection system (SIPS)
13. Remove the center console.
14. Remove the driver side front and rear door scuff plate assembly.
15. Remove the passenger side front and rear door scuff plate assembly.
16. Remove the 6 SIPS-to-floor bolts and the SIPS.
Installation
SIPS
1. Position the SIPS and install the 6 SIPS-to-floor bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
2. Install the passenger side front and rear door scuff plate assembly.
3. Install the driver side front and rear door scuff plate assembly.
4. Install the center console.
All seats
5. Position the seat in the vehicle.
Seats with power
6. Tip the seat and connect the seat electrical connector.
Driver seats with memory
7. Tip the seat and connect the memory seat electrical connector.
- Make sure the lever is all the way back and in the fully released position.
- Align the connector uniformly and lightly push in until a subtle audible click is heard and slight resistance is felt.
- Using the lever, pivot it toward the seat connector end, drawing the connector into its mating end.
- Make sure the locking tab is engaged to the retainer on the lever.
All seats
8. Tip the seat and connect the seat electrical connector.
9. Position the seat track on the side impact protection system (SIPS) bar and install the 2 rear bolts.
- Align the seat track rear locators into the SIPS.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
10. Install the 2 seat track-to-floor front bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
11. Install the 2 seat track front inner and outer bolt covers.
Driver seat only
12. Position the safety belt anchor onto the stud and install the nut.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Passenger seat only
13. Position the safety belt anchor with BTS onto the stud, install the nut and connect the electrical connector.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Connect the BTS.
All seats
14. Install the seat cushion side shield cover.
15. Repower the SRS.
16. Check the active restraint system.
- Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
- Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.