Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the seat trim panel.
2. Remove the outboard seat belt anchor nut.




3. Remove the front nuts (2) on the underside of the seat cushion.




4. Unsnap the lumbar cable (6) (disconnect the lumbar wire harness if equipped with power lumbar).
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.




6. Lift the seat cushion up off the rear plastic holders (1) on the underside of the seat cushion, and pull forward.
7. Remove the seat switch bezel.




8. Remove the lumbar actuator (5).




9. Unclip the seat trim cover from the seat cushion frame.




10. Using a side motion, carefully separate the seat cushion trim cover from the seat cushion pad.
11. Remove the pad from the seat cushion frame.
12. Remove the seat cushion heater element, if equipped.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the seat cushion heater element, if equipped.
2. Install the seat cushion pad to the seat cushion frame.
3. Using a side motion, carefully pull the seat cushion cover onto the frame pad.




4. Attach the seat trim cover to the seat cushion frame.




5. Install the lumbar actuator (5).
6. Install the seat switch bezel.




7. Place the cushion on the rear plastic holders (1) on the underside of the seat cushion, and push rearward.




8. Connect the lumbar cable to the underside of the seat cushion (6). Connect the lumbar wire harness (if equipped with power lumbar).
9. Connect the electrical connectors.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




10. Install the front nuts (2) onto the studs on the underside of the cushion.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

11. Feed the seat belt through the seat cushion.




12. Install the outboard seat belt anchor nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

13. Install the seat trim panel.