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Front Seat Replacement - Bucket



Front Seat Replacement - Bucket

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system, if the seat is equipped with a driver side air bag. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
2. Position the seat forward and in the full up position.
3. Remove the track covers from the seat adjuster.




4. Remove the seat belt nut from the front seat track.
5. Remove the head restraint.




6. Remove the bolts which secure the seat adjuster to the floor pan at the rear of the seat.
7. Disengage the seat hook attachments from the floor pan.
8. Tip the seat back and disconnect the following connectors, if equipped.

* The power seat electrical connector
* The electrical seat heater connector
* The driver side air bag electrical connector

9. Remove the front bucket seat.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the front bucket seat into place.
2. Tip the seat back and connect the following connectors, if equipped.

* The power seat electrical connector
* The electrical seat heater connector
* The driver side air bag electrical connector

3. Engage the seat hook attachments to the floor pan.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the bolts which secure the front bucket seat adjuster to the floor pan.

Tighten the bolts to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

5. Install the adjuster track covers.




6. Install the seat belt nut to the front seat stud.

Tighten the nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

7. Install the head restraint.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
9. Inspect the seat for proper operation and adjustment.
10. Position the seat to the original position.
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