Service Procedure

1. Write down the radio station presets.

2. Move / adjust the passenger seat bottom and seatback to the middle and upright positions.

3. Turn the ignition OFF. Disconnect both 12V battery cables, negative cable first, and wait at least 3 minutes before proceeding to step 4.

CAUTION:
Do not drop, tilt, or bump the side air bag module while removing/installing the seat. Always handle it with care.

4. Remove the four bolts holding the seat to the body.

5. Place the seat, back side down, on a clean covered workbench.





6. Remove the lower flap cover.





7. Using a plastic pry tool, remove the switch knobs and switch plate.





8. Remove the four bolts securing the seat pan to the frame. See Figure 3.





9. Detach 2 harness clips as shown from seat cushion pan.

WARNING:
Before removal, make careful note of the exact routing and clip placement of the harnesses for reassembly.








10. Remove the outboard J-Clip.

WARNING:
Only the outboard J-Clip can be removed. Removal of any other J-Clips may affect OCS performance.





11. Remove the two clips securing the switch harness to the seat pan. See Figure 7.

WARNING:
Before removal, make careful note of the exact routing and clip placement for reassembly.





12. Remove and replace the switch.

13. Secure the switch harness with the 2 clips to the seat pan.

14. Roll the side facing trim down over the new seat switch. Re-attach the loose J-Clip back onto the seat frame.





^ Make sure the upholstered edge is flat and smooth with no bumps. See Figure 9.

^ Make sure the upholstered edge is flat and level with the side of the switch. See Figure 9.

WARNING:
Make sure the J-Clip is securely attached. A loose J-Clip may affect OCS performance.

15. Install the switch plate and switch knobs.

16. Set the seat pan back onto the seat frame and secure with the 4 bolts.
Torque 27.5 Nm (2.8 Kg-m, 20 ft-lb).

17. Re-attach the seat harnesses to the seat pan.

18. Re-attach the lower flap cover.

19. Install the seat into the body. Torque the bolts to 45 Nm (4.6 Kg-m, 33 ft-lb).

20. Re-connect the battery cables.

21. Confirm OCS operation. See the applicable Electronic Service Manual for details.

22. Re-program the radio presets.

23. Re-initialize the Automatic Sunroof as applicable. See the applicable Owner's Manual for details.