Driver Seat Removal & Installation

Drivers Seat Removal





1. Remove front seat from vehicle. Refer to "Front Seat" removal procedure in the Seats section of the 2002-2003 Body Removal and Installation Service Manual.





2. Using angle pliers, remove recliner handle cover.

3. Using angle pliers, remove seat riser handle cover.





4. Remove the outer valence panel fasteners, and remove outer valance panel from seat.





5. Using small flat bladed tool, remove armrest fastener cover.

6. Remove armrest fastener and remove armrest.

7. On heated seats, disconnect harness from the seat heater module.





8. Remove headrest. Refer to "Headrest" removal procedure in the Seats section of the 2002-2003 Body Removal and Installation Service Manual.





9. Release seat back cover by disengaging bottom J-strip.

10. Carefully pull seat back cover upward and disengage hook and loop retainers.





11. With seat cover lifted to the top of seat foam, reach in and compress headrest sleeve tabs while pulling up to remove sleeve.

12. Remove seat back trim cover/pad from the seat back frame.





13. Use screwdriver to unhook lower edge of seat back frame cushion support wire from lower cross wire.

14. Move seat back frame cushion support wire up to unhook it from upper cross wire.

Drivers Seat Installation





1. Install new seat back cushion pad support wire by hooking top portion of support wire over upper cross wire and then pulling down.

2. Hook bottom portion of support wire assembly over lower cross wire (screwdriver may be needed).

3. Position seat back trim cover/pad on seat frame.

4. Install the seat back trim cover over the top of the seat back.

5. Install headrest sleeves by pressing into position until locking tabs engage on seat frame.





6. Continue installing seat back trim cover by pressing over hook and loop locations to ensure engagement.

7. Secure J-strip.

8. Install headrest. Refer to "Headrest" installation procedure in the Seats section of the 2002-2003 Body Removal and Installation Service Manual.

9. On heated seats, connect seat heater module harness.





10. Install armrest with fastener, then install cover.

Torque:

Armrest Fastener: 30 N.m (22 ft-lbs)





11. Install the outer valence panel with fasteners.

Torque:

Outer Valence Panel

Fasteners: 2.5 N.m (22 in-lbs)





12. Install recliner handle cover.





13. Install seat riser handle cover.

14. Install front seat to vehicle. Refer to "Front Seat" installation procedure in the Seats section of the 2002-2003 Body Removal and Installation Service Manual.