Callout
Component Name
Warning:
Refer to
SIR Warning
.
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.
Preliminary Procedure
1. Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to
Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement
.
2. Remove the front seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to
Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement
.
3. Remove the front seat cushion inner trim panel. Refer to
Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement
4. Remove the front seat armrest. Refer to
Front Seat Armrest Replacement
5. Remove the driver or passenger seat head restraint guide. Refer to
Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide
Replacement
1
Seat Back Cushion Cover
Procedure
1. Disengage the j-channel retainers and tabs at the bottom of the seat back cover from the seat back cushion
frame.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector that is attached to the seat back cushion, if equipped.
3. Remove the seat back cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame as an assembly.
2
Front Seat Back Cushion Pad
Procedure
Pull the cushion cover assembly off of the pad.
Tip
Seat back cover can be damaged upon reinstalling cover to seat back pad. When reinstalling the seat cushion
cover to the seat pad, start in upper outboard corner and install outboard side of the cover. Then start at the
upper inboard corner and install inboard side of cover.
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
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