Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front

Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure






1. Raise the seat cushion to the highest position.
2. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.






3. For vehicles with heated seats disconnect the heat module electrical connector.






4. If the seat is equipped with a lumbar support, perform the following procedure:
4.1 Adjust the lumbar knob until the lumbar is in the setting of the least support.
4.2 Remove the lumbar knob by pulling firmly.






5. Remove the seat cushion pan bolts and remove the seat cushion assembly.
6. On vehicles with a J-hook design, disconnect the J-hook retainers.
7. On vehicles with a drawstring design, disconnect the drawstring clips.






8. Disengage the J-strip at the rear of the cushion.

Notice: Use care when disengaging the hook and loop fasteners. The hook end may pull from the seat foam pad, requiring foam pad replacement.

9. Remove the seat cushion cover from the pad by carefully disengaging the hook and loop retainers.
10. Remove the seat cushion pad from the frame.

Installation Procedure






1. Position the seat cushion pad to the frame.
2. Engage the hook and loop retainers by pressing down on the retainers.
3. Engage the J-strip at the rear of the cushion cover to the seat pan.
4. On vehicles with a J-hook design, connect the J-hook retainers.






5. On vehicles with a drawstring design, connect the drawstring clips.






6. Position the seat cushion pan over the seat adjusters.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

7. Install the frame bolts. Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb ft).






8. For vehicles with heated seats connect the heat module electrical connector.
9. If the seat is equipped with a lumbar support, perform the following procedure:
9.1 Pull the lumbar cable sleeve forward.
9.2 Using a sharp-bladed tool, make a small slit where the lumbar actuator meets the cover.
9.3 Install the lumbar knob by pushing firmly.
9.4 Adjust the lumbar knob to ensure that the lumbar is operating correctly.
10. Install the front seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.