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Seat Cushion Cover - Front




Seat Cushion Cover - Front





Removal and Installation

WARNING: Make sure the front passenger seat repair is complete, the seat and all attached components (head restraint, seat side shield, etc.) are correctly assembled, and the seat is correctly installed to the vehicle before carrying out the System Reset. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTICE: To prevent system failure, it is necessary to carry out the Occupant Classification System (OCS) reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover installed or an OCS (Occupant Classification System) service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to carry out the OCS (Occupant Classification System) system reset command.

NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front Seat - Exploded View, Front.

All seats

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

Passenger seat with a service kit Occupant Classification System (OCS)

2. Remove the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor.

Driver seat and passenger seat with Original Equipment (OE) OCS (Occupant Classification System)

3. NOTE: Passenger seat shown, driver seat similar.
Remove the recliner handle bolt cover, the bolt and the recliner handle.






4. If equipped, release the tab and remove the height adjust handle.
- Lift height adjust handle.

- Release the tab and slide the handle from the lever.






5. Remove the cushion side shield.
1. Remove the screw at the rear of the cushion side shield.

2. Pull out at the back of the cushion side shield to release the locator pins and tab.

3. Slide the cushion side shield forward to disengage the brackets and remove the cushion side shield.






6. Remove the screw and the inner recliner cover.

7. NOTE: Passenger seat shown, driver seat similar.
From under the seat, carry out the following.

- Disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector and detach the wire harness retainer.

- Disengage the 4 backrest cover elastic strap retainers attached to the bottom rear of the seat.






8. Remove the cushion and cover from the seat track and seat cushion frame.

All seats

9. Remove the cushion cover.
- Release the hook -and-loop strip.

- Remove the hog rings and the cushion cover.


Installation

All seats

1. Attach the cushion cover to the cushion.
- Secure using new hog rings.

- Secure the hook -and-loop strip.


Passenger seat with a service kit OCS (Occupant Classification System)

2. Install the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor.

Driver seat and passenger seat with OE (Original Equipment) OCS (Occupant Classification System)

3. Install the cushion and cover as an assembly.

4. From under the seat, carry out the following.
- Engage the 4 backrest cover elastic strap retainers attach to the bottom rear of the seat.

- Connect the side air bag module electrical connector and attach the wire harness retainer.


5. Install the inner recliner cover and screw.

6. Install the cushion side shield in the following sequence.
1. Position and slide the cushion side shield rearward to engage the brackets.

2. Install the screw at the rear of the cushion side shield.


7. If equipped install the height adjust the handle.

8. Install the recliner handle, bolt and cover.

All seats

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

Passenger Seat

10. WARNING: Occupant Classification System (OCS) parts are calibrated as an assembly and must only be replaced in the configuration they are sold. Never separate parts of an assembly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTICE: To prevent system failure, take the following precautions before carrying out the Occupant Classification System (OCS) system reset:
- Make sure the voltage to the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) is greater than 8 volts and less than 18 volts.
- Make sure the OCS (Occupant Classification System) system is not at a temperature below 6°C (42°F) or above 36°C (97°F) when initiating the OCS (Occupant Classification System) system reset process. If the vehicle has been exposed to extreme cold or hot temperatures, the vehicle must be exposed and kept at a temperature between 6°C to 36°C (42°F to 97°F) for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Make sure nothing is present on the passenger seat before and during the OCS (Occupant Classification System) system reset process.
- Prior to carrying out the OCS (Occupant Classification System) system reset, make sure a minimum of 8 seconds has elapsed after cycling the ignition switch ON.

Carry out the OCS (Occupant Classification System) system reset.


11. If the first system reset attempt was unsuccessful, carry out a thorough visual inspection of the following and repair any concerns found.
- OCS (Occupant Classification System) system connector and wiring for damage.

- Pressure sensor hose for kinks and/or damage.

- Seat-related wiring harness and body wiring harness terminals and connectors for damage.


12. NOTE: Cycle the ignition switch after the OCS (Occupant Classification System) system reset.

Carry out a second OCS (Occupant Classification System) system reset. If the second attempt is unsuccessful, install a new OCS (Occupant Classification System) system service kit. For additional information, refer to Occupant Classification System in Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.

13. Prove out the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) as follows:
Turn the ignition switch from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition switch back to ON and visually monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will illuminate continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an air bag SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) fault is present, the air bag warning indicator will:
- fail to light.
- remain lit continuously.
- flash at a 5 Hz rate (RCM (Restraints Control Module) not configured).
The air bag warning indicator may not illuminate until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the RCM (Restraints Control Module) to complete the testing of the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) fault exists, a chime sounds in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, diagnose and repair the air bag warning indicator and any SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) fault discovered.
Use a scan tool and clear all continuous DTCs from the RCM (Restraints Control Module) and Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM).
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