Front Seat Backrest Cover

Front Seat Backrest Cover

Removal

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment, the restraints control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bags. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Make sure that sufficient time has elapsed after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s), before commencing work on the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
1 Make the SRS system safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
2 Remove the front safety belt buckle. For additional information, refer to Front Safety Belt Buckle Front Safety Belt Buckle




3 Remove the front seat cushion side trim.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Release from the 3 clips.




4 Remove the front seat backrest hinge cover.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Release from the clip.




5 Remove the front seat backrest assembly.
- Release the retaining clips and disconnect the three electrical connectors.
- Remove the 4 Torx bolts.




6 Remove the front seat grab handles.
- Remove the bolt covers.
- Remove the 2 bolts.




7
NOTE:
Head restraint release latch is underneath backrest cover.
Remove the front seat head restraint.
- Release the front seat head restraint latch.
8 Remove the seat armrest. For additional information, refer to Front Seat Armrest




9 Remove the front seat lumbar adjustment knob.
- Pull sharply to release from lumbar mechanism.





10 Release the front seat backrest cover.
- Release the 5 clips.
- Release the tension straps.





11 Remove the front seat backrest cushion and cover from the front seat frame.
- Remove the 3 hog rings.

Installation
1 Install the front sear backrest cover.
- Install the hog rings.
- Install the clips.
- Attach the tension straps.
2 Install the front seat lumbar adjustment knob.
- Push firmly to secure to the lumbar mechanism.
3 Install the seat armrest. For additional information, refer to Front Seat Armrest
4 Install the front seat head restraint.
5 Install the front seat grab handles.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Install the bolt covers.
6 Install the front seat backrest assembly.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Connect and secure the electrical connectors.
7 Install the front seat backrest hinge cover.
- Tighten the screws.
- Fit the clip.
8 Install the front seat cushion side trim.
- Position and secure in the clips.
- Install the screws.
9 Install the front safety belt buckle. For additional information, refer to Front Safety Belt Buckle Front Safety Belt Buckle