Seat Replacement - Front Bucket

SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. If replacing the front passenger seat cushion, you must also replace the inflatable restraint passenger presence system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front (without Heated Seat) Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front (with heated seat) .

CAUTION: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.




2. Position the seat fully forward.
3. Disconnect the shoulder belt from the seat quick disconnect feature by using a flat-bladed tool to press the tab.




4. Remove the front seat adjuster bolts.
5. Move the seat to the full rearward position.




6. Disconnect the seat electrical connectors.
7. Lift the front seat adjuster hooks from the floor pan.
8. Remove the seat from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Adjust the seat adjuster tracks to the fully rearward position.

IMPORTANT: This step must be performed to assure proper timing of the adjusters.

2. Position the seat in the vehicle and engage the front adjuster hooks in the floor pan.




3. Position the seat in the fully forward position to expose the rear bolt locations.
4. Connect the seat electrical connectors.




5. Install the seat adjuster bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

6. Install the shoulder belt webbing in the quick disconnect anchor.
7. Inspect the front seat belt for proper operation.
8. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup .

CAUTION: To avoid personal injuries, re-zero the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion or trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction.