Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the 3 seat switch bezel screws.




2. Remove the 4 nuts that retain the seat pan to the seat adjuster assembly.
3. Remove the clip from the front outboard seat pan stud, if equipped. Discard the clip.




4. Release the J-strips (1, 3) on each side of the seat cushion.
5. Release the front/rear J-strips (2, 4).




6. Remove the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) electrical harness (2) from the seat pan.
7. Remove the seat electrical harness from the seat pan.
8. Remove the wire harness fasteners from the seat pan.
9. Disconnect the seat cushion heater electrical connector, if equipped.

Important: When separating the seat cover hook and loop retaining strips, do not pull the adhesive-backed strip from the seat pad.

10. Separate the hook and loop retaining strips.




11. Remove the hog rings (1) from the bottom rear side of the cover.
12. Remove the 11 hog rings from the top side of the cover.
13. Remove the seat cushion trim cover and pad from the seat frame.




14. Remove the seat module retaining screw, if equipped.
15. Remove the seat module, if equipped.
16. Remove the seat cover from the seat cushion.
17. Remove the seat cushion from the seat pan.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat cushion to the seat pan.
2. Install the seat cover to the seat cushion.
3. Using a side-to-side motion, carefully pull the seat cushion cover onto the seat pan.




4. Install the seat module, if equipped.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Install the seat module retaining screw.

Tighten the screw to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

6. Install the 11 hog rings to the top side of the cover and pad.




7. Install the 2 hog rings (1) to the bottom rear side of the cover and pad.
8. Press the seat cover hook and loop retaining strips together by running your hand firmly over the seat cover.




9. Connect the seat cushion heater electrical connector.
10. Install the seat electrical harness to the seat pan.
11. Install the SIR electrical harness (2) to the seat pan.




12. Install the front/rear J-strips (2, 4).
13. Install the side J-strips (1, 3).




14. Install the seat pan to the seat adjuster frame.
15. Install the 4 retaining nuts to the studs on the underside of the cushion.

Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

16. Install the 3 seat switch bezel screws.