Replacement

1. Remove seat from vehicle. Refer to "Front Seat Removal" procedure in the "Front Seat Removal" section of the L-Series, Body Removal & Installation Service Manual, Vol. IV.

2. Remove inner recliner cover fasteners.





3. Remove outer valance panel. Refer to "Outer Valance Panel Removal" procedure in the "Outer Valance Panel Removal" section of the L-Series, Body & Installation Service Manual, Vol. IV.

4. On power seat option and heated seats, disconnect power recliner and seat back heat pad harness.





5. Remove recliner fasteners and remove seat back assembly.





6. If pad is to be replaced on heated seats, disconnect heated seat wiring connector from seat frame harness.





7. Remove seat cushion carrier fasteners and remove seat carrier from seat adjuster.





8. Stretch one seat cover drawstring over the corresponding seat frame retaining stud to free the drawstring from the stud. Repeat for opposite side of seat cover

9. Remove remains of old drawstring and discard.