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Front Seat Cushion Frame Replacement



Front Seat Cushion Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the seat trim panel.
3. Remove the cushion cover and pad to access the seat frame bolts.




4. Remove the 4 seat frame bolts.
5. Remove the cushion frame from the front seat adjusters.

Caution: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.

6. If replacing the front passenger seat cushion pad, you must also replace the inflatable restraint passenger presence system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the cushion frame on the front seat adjusters.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the bolts that secure the seat frame to the adjusters.

Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the front seat cushion pad and cover.
4. Install the seat trim panel.
5. Install the front seat in the vehicle.

Caution: To avoid personal injuries, re-zero the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion or trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction.

6. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup.