Power Lumbar

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
^ AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE CAN CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.

CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.

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







2. Remove the seat backrest trim panel.
1 Pull and release the pin-type retainers at the bottom of the seat backrest trim panel.
2 While holding the seat backrest trim panel at the bottom, push in on the left side of the panel at the lip of the map pocket and slide it to the right to disengage the J-hook. Repeat this process for the right side J-hook but slide the panel to the left to disengage the hook.
3 While pushing in at the top of the seat backrest trim panel, slide it down to disengage the top J-hooks.
4 Remove the seat backrest trim panel and inspect the J-hooks and pin-type retainers for damage.

WARNING: FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM COVERS INSTALLED ON SEATS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS CANNOT BE REPAIRED, THEY ARE TO BE REPLACED (CLEANING IS PERMISSIBLE).

CAUTION:
^ When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the seat backrest trim panel J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.
^ When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the pin-type retainers. Pulling towards you, use a smooth, controlled force to release the pin-type retainers.







3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.







4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the front cushion side shield trim panel. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Cushion Side Shield.







6. Remove the two front seat backrest bolts on each side and remove the front seat backrest.

INSTALLATION







1. Install the front seat backrest bolts on each side.
2. Install the front cushion side shield trim panel. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Cushion Side Shield.







3. Connect the electrical connector.







4. Connect the electrical connectors.