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Removal






REMOVAL

WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the appropriate seat from the vehicle and place it on a clean work surface.

3. Remove the Memory Seat/Mirror Module (MSMM) mounting fasteners (if equipped).

4. Disconnect the MSMM electrical harness connectors and remove the MSMM from the power seat track (if equipped).

5. Remove the front seat track rear cover.

6. Remove the seat side cover and power seat switch as an assembly.

7. Disconnect all electrical connectors connecting the power seat track to the seat assembly.

8. Pull the seat back trim cover up slightly to access and remove the two seat back frame mounting bolts and also remove two seat back recliner bolts.

9. Remove four seat track mounting bolts from the seat cushion pan.

10. Remove the power seat track from the seat.