Seat Backrest Thermo-Electric Device
SEAT BACKREST THERMO-ELECTRIC DEVICESpecial Tool(s):
Special Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an airbag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- The backrest thermo-electric device (TED) filter is detachable from the TED assembly housing and can be replaced without TED removal.
All seats
1. Position the seat to access all the seat track-to-floor bolts and the safety belt retractor belt anchor nut.
2. Depower the SRS.
3. Remove the front seat.
4. Release the backrest trim cover J-clips.
5. NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.
Release the LH and RH backrest trim cover tether from the backrest frame.
6. Pull out at the bottom and detach the 2 lower hard back panel pin-type retainers.
7. Slide the hard back panel out of the backrest trim cover.
8. Remove the head restraint.
1. Using an appropriate tool, push in the hole, lift up on the head restraint and release one side of the head restraint.
2. Push the release button and remove the head restraint.
9. CAUTION: Always install a new slave head restraint guide.
Pull out and remove the master and slave head restraint guides.
10. CAUTION: When installing, make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the backrest frame.
NOTE: When installing the side air bag module, new bolts must be installed.
Through the rear of the seat remove and discard the 2 side air bag module bolts. Then separate the side air bag module from the seat backrest.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
11. CAUTION:
- Do not pull the side air bag module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button can occur.
- Do not install the side air bag module electrical connector by the locking button. Damage to the locking button can occur.
- The side air bag module electrical connector locking button must be in the released position when the connector is being installed or connector damage may occur.
- The side air bag module electrical connector is unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the side air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the side air bag module. Do not force the electrical connector into the side air bag module. Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking button on the side air bag module electrical connector. With the locking button released, remove the electrical connector and the side air bag module.
Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking button on the side air bag module electrical connector. With the locking button released, remove the electrical connector and the side air bag module.
12. Separate the backrest frame from the backrest foam pad.
13. Remove the screw, release the 3 clips, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the backrest thermal electric device (TED).
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
15. Install the front seat and repower the SRS. If a passenger seat has been serviced, do not prove out the SRS at this time.
Passenger seat
16. Carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test and prove out the SRS.