Seat Cushion: Service and Repair
SEAT CUSHION TRIM AND PADCAUTION:
- Front passenger seat is equipped with an Occupant Classification System sensor and control module. Do not disassemble front passenger seat cushion assembly or remove the trim as this will affect the Occupant Classification System calibration.
- Always replace passenger seat cushion as an assembly.
- When removed, the passenger seat cushion must always be placed pan side UP to prevent damage.
- During installation, the wire harness clips must be reinstalled in the holes they were originally in. Do not add additional clips.
- The Occupant Classification System control module can only be replaced as part of the seat cushion assembly.
NOTE: If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the seat must be inspected for damage. Refer to "COLLISION DIAGNOSIS" .
1. Remove the power seat switch knob (or recline knob on manual seat).
2. Remove the front seat cushion finisher (inner).
3. Remove the three power seat switch assembly screws (or lift knobs on manual seats).
4. Remove four bolts retaining the seat cushion assembly, remove seat cushion assembly.
5. Remove the retainer on the seat cushion frame, then remove the harness connector for the seat heater.
6. On seats not equipped with Occupant Classification System, after removing the seat cushion trim and pad, remove the hog rings to separate the trim from the pad and seat cushion heater unit.