Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning SIR Warning.


Warning

Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. The bladder, the pressure sensor, the seat cushion, and the control module 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.

Warning

Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury.

1. Remove driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement.
2. Remove front seat recliner handle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement.
3. Remove seat cushion inner trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement.
4. Remove seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement.
5. Remove front seat head restraint guide. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement.




6. Detach cushion cover from backrest below.
7. Release and disconnect wiring harness plug (1), if equipped.
8. Release the seat wiring harness as required from the seat bottom.





Note: Recline the seat full rearward to allow enough access to fully remove the seatback foam.

9. Remove cushion cover (1) on backside.

* Open 2 zippers on backside.
* Remove the 2 tie straps from the side airbag.
* Loosen cushion covering all the way around.

10. Remove front seat back cushion cover (1).

* Detach cushion cover from frame (3).
* Remove cushion cover (1) from Velcro.

11. Remove the seat side airbag. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.
12. Remove front seat back cushion pad (2).
13. Remove the front seat back cushion heater, if equipped. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the front seat back cushion heater to the new cushion pad, if equipped. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement.




2. Install front seat back cushion pad (2).
3. Install the seat side airbag. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.
4. Install front seat back cushion cover (1).

* Install cushion cover (1) to Velcro.
* Attach cushion cover to frame (3).

5. Install cushion cover (1) to backside.

* Install cushion covering all the way around.
* Install the 2 tie straps to the side airbag.
* Close 2 zippers on backside.




6. Connect the wiring harness plug (1), if equipped.
7. Install the seat wiring harness as required to the seat bottom.
8. Attach cushion cover to backrest below.
9. Install front seat head restraint guide. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement.
10. Install seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement.
11. Install seat cushion inner trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement.
12. Install front seat recliner handle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement.
13. Install driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement.