Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat

Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front seat back recliner handle, using a small, flat-bladed tool.




2. Remove the front seat lumbar knob by pulling it off.




3. Remove the screw from the rear of the front seat cushion trim panel.




4. Use a small, flat-bladed tool to remove the push-in retainer from the front of the front seat cushion trim panel.




5. Pull off the front seat cushion trim panel to release the two retaining clips located on each side the recliner handle hole.
6. Remove the power seat switch from the front seat cushion trim panel, if equipped.
7. Remove the heated seat switch from the front seat cushion trim panel, if equipped.
8. Remove the lumbar control switch from the front seat cushion trim panel, if equipped.
9. Remove the front seat cushion trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the power seat switch to the front seat cushion trim panel, if equipped.
2. Install the lumbar control switch to the front seat cushion trim panel, if equipped.
3. Install the heated seat switch to the front seat cushion trim panel, if equipped.
4. Install the seat cushion trim panel, pressing in until the two retaining clips are fully seated.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




5. Install the front cushion trim panel rear screws.

Tighten the front seat cushion trim panel screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).




6. Install the push-in retainer to the front of the front seat cushion trim panel, pressing into place until fully seated.




7. Install the front seat lumbar knob, pressing into place until fully seated.




8. Install the front seat back recliner handle, pressing into place until fully seated.