Seat Backrest - Front
Seat Backrest - Front
Backrest Disassembly - View 1
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Backrest Disassembly - View 2
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Backrest Removal - Outboard Side
Backrest Removal - Inboard Side
Disassembly
WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
1. To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps as identified in the following table.
Seat Backrest Components - Removal Steps
2. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front Front Seat.
3. Remove the head restraint.
- Fully raise the head restraint.
- Insert a suitable tool in the hole to release the RH head restraint guide sleeve and remove the head restraint.
4. Remove the 2 head restraint guide sleeves.
- Insert a suitable tool on the RH side of each head restraint guide sleeve to release the locking tab and pry upward to remove.
5. If equipped, remove the spring retainer and armrest.
- Considerable force may be required to separate the armrest.
- The armrest is keyed to the backrest frame. Note position of the armrest keyway for correct installation.
6. If equipped, remove the adjustable lumbar knob.
- Fully relax the adjustable lumbar.
- Pry to release and remove the lumbar knob.
7. Remove the screw, slide up and remove the recliner handle.
8. If equipped, remove the height adjust handle.
- Use a suitable tool to release the locking tab behind the handle.
9. Remove the screw and outboard side shield.
- To avoid scuffing, cover the recliner lever with a suitable shop towel before removing the side shield.
- Release at the rear, slide and rotate forward to remove.
10. Remove the screw and inboard side shield.
- Detach the safety belt buckle wire harness.
11. Release all the backrest cover strap clips from under the seat.
12. NOTE: Driver shown, passenger similar.
Insert a suitable tool to release the locking tab and remove the yellow side air bag module electrical connector from the seat electrical bulkhead connector. Separate the wire harness from under the seat.
13. WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Remove the 4 bolts and seat backrest.
14. Open the backrest cover.
- Release the vertical J-clip and pin-type retainer on each side.
- Release all the remaining backrest cover J-clips.
15. From the front side, release the upper and lower ends of the 2 tensioning rods from the listing wire in the foam pad.
16. WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
Remove the side air bag module in the following sequence:
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the side air bag module.
2. Remove the 2 nuts and separate the side air bag module from the backrest frame.
3. Remove the side air bag module from the deployment chute.
4. Separate the wire harness from the backrest frame and remove. Note the wire harness routing for correct installation.
17. NOTICE: Use care when removing the hog rings from the foam pad and seat cover. The trim wire may tear and damage the foam pad.
Invert the backrest cover and remove all the hog rings.
18. Route the deployment chute through the slot in the backrest foam pad and remove the backrest cover.
19. Remove the backrest foam pad.
20. Remove the lumbar assembly.
- For driver seat, remove the screw and separate the lumbar adjuster from the backrest frame.
- Separate all the lumbar springs from the backrest frame and remove the lumbar assembly.
Assembly
1. To install individual parts, only carry out the listed steps as identified in the following table.
Seat Backrest Components - Installation Steps
2. Install the lumbar assembly.
- Position the lumbar assembly and install all the lumbar springs to the backrest frame.
- For driver seat, install the lumbar adjuster and screw.
3. Install the backrest foam pad to the backrest frame.
4. Position the backrest cover to the backrest and insert the deployment chute through the slot in the backrest foam pad.
5. Install all the hog rings to the backrest cover and foam pad.
6. WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
- Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
- Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
- Install new parts if damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned, the seat side air bag may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
Install the side air bag module in the following sequence:
1. Install the side air bag module into the deployment chute and position the studs through the holes in the chute and backrest frame.
2. Install the 2 side air bag module nuts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
3. Correctly install the wire harness to the backrest frame as noted in removal and connect the electrical connector to the side air bag module.
7. Install the upper and lower ends of the 2 tensioning rods to the listing wire in the foam pad.
8. Close the backrest cover.
- Fasten the upper and all lower rear J-clips to the backrest frame.
- Install 2 pin-type retainers and fasten the 2 vertical J-clips.
9. Install the seat backrest and 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
10. Correctly install the side air bag module wire harness as noted in removal and install the yellow electrical connector to the seat electrical bulkhead connector.
11. Fasten all the backrest cover strap clips to the cushion spring assembly under the seat.
12. Install the inboard side shield and screw.
- Attach the safety belt buckle wire harness.
13. Install the outboard side shield and screw.
- To avoid scuffing, cover the recliner lever with a suitable shop towel before installing the side shield.
14. If equipped, install the height adjust handle.
15. Install the recliner handle and screw.
16. If equipped, install the adjustable lumbar knob.
17. If equipped, install the armrest and spring retainer as noted in removal.
18. NOTICE: The head restraint guide sleeves are not interchangeable. Failure to install the correct head restraint guide sleeve at the correct position may result in component failure.
Install the 2 head restraint guide sleeves.
- Pull on the head restraint guide sleeves to make sure they are correctly locked to the backrest frame.
19. Install the head restraint.
- Make sure the head restraint adjusts without excessive effort and locks in place. If binding occurs, inspect the head restraint guide sleeves for damage and install new as needed.
20. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front Front Seat.