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Seat Cushion - Front




Seat Cushion - Front

Removal

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat- Front .

2. Release all wire harness and connector retainers to the cushion frame.

3. For seat with fold-flat backrest, separate the fold-flat recliner cable holders from the bottom of the cushion frame.

4. If equipped, disconnect the cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED) electrical connector.

5. If equipped, disconnect the heated seat module and 2 heater mat electrical connectors.
- Separate the pin-type retainers from the cushion frame.


6. Remove the 4 cushion frame-to-seat track bolts and cushion assembly.

Installation

1. For seat with fold-flat backrest, make sure the fold-flat recliner cable is routed correctly between the power seat track cross tube and cushion frame.





2. Position the cushion assembly and install the 4 cushion frame-to-seat track bolts.
- For power seat track, make sure the cushion frame-to-seat track rear brackets are aligned correctly with the tabs seated in the cushion frame.

- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).


3. For correct front passenger seat cushion wire harness routing, refer to Seat Wire Harness Routing- Front Passenger Cushion Seat Wire Harness Routing - Front Passenger Cushion.

4. For seat with fold-flat backrest, attach the 2 fold-flat recliner cable holders to the bottom of the cushion frame.

5. Connect the heated seat module 2 heater mat electrical connectors.
- Route the wiring harnesses and attach the pin-type retainers to the cushion frame.


6. If equipped, connect the cushion TED (Thermo-Electric Device) electrical connector.

7. Attach any remaining wire harness and connector retainers to the cushion frame.

8. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat- Front .