Service Procedure

SERVICE PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
Follow all cautions, warnings, and notes in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) when working on or near a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), such as an air bag.





1. Write down all radio station pre-sets.

2. If equipped - write down / record the following customer settings for the ATC (Automatic Temperature Control) system (refer to the ESM as needed):

^ Temperature Setting Trimmer

^ Foot Position Setting Trimmer

^ Inlet Port Memory Function

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

4. Disconnect both battery cables - negative cable first.

5. WARNING: Wait for at least 3 minutes before removing the driver seat:

6. Carefully remove the driver seat from the vehicle.

^ Refer to section SE of the ESM for seat removal information.

CAUTION:
^ Use covers as needed to protect interior surfaces from being scratched or damaged.

^ Do not grip the thigh extension release lever when lifting the seat.





7. Replace the seat frame / adjuster assembly.

^ Refer to the ESM - SE Section, Front Seat Driver Side: Disassembly and Assembly.

^ During reassembly use a new side finisher and new front finisher listed in the Parts Information.

NOTE:
This bulletin contains additional helpful information for:

^ Seatback removal (Refer to Seatback Finisher Removal procedure below).

^ Seat side finisher removal (Refer to Seat (Seat Side Finisher Removal).

8. Connect the battery cables - positive cable first.

9. Reset the clock and the radio station presets.

10. Refer to the Service Manual for the following "reset / relearn" procedures:

^ Power Window Initialization

^ Sunroof Memory Reset/Initialization

^ ATC Temperature Setting Trimmer (A/C system)

^ ATC Foot Position Setting Trimmer (A/C system)

^ ATC Inlet Port Memory Function - FRE and REC (A/C system)

^ Rear View Monitor Possible Route Line Center Position Adjustment (if equipped)

^ Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position

11. Inform the customer they will need to "reset" their Automatic Drive Positioner.

Seatback Finisher Removal





NOTE:
The seatback finisher is held on with:

^ 2 top hooks

^ 2 side hooks

^ 2 bottom clips





1. Reach under the seat and disconnect the 2 elastic straps for the toe flap.





2. Insert your fingers behind the bottom corners of the finisher.

3. Pull the finisher to unsnap the bottom clips.





4. Hold the finisher on the outboard side (side towards the door).

5. Pull the finisher to unsnap the outboard side hook.





6. Hold the top of the finisher and push it down about 1 inch.





7. Pull out on the outboard side of the finisher.

8. Reach behind the finisher.





9. Unsnap the inboard side hook.

Seat Side Finisher Removal





1. Carefully pull out on the center of the finisher.

2. At the rear of the finisher, insert a plastic trim tool in the gap.

3. Carefully pry between outer and inner finisher.





4. Continue to pull while pushing on each clip.





^ See Figure 3B above for clip locations.

5. With the rear of the finisher unclipped, carefully pull on the finisher to release the 4 side clips.

^ See Figure 3B for side clip locations.

NOTE:
The front clip is released in step 6.





6. To release the front clip:

a. Pull on the front edge of the finisher

b. And pry between the finisher and the seat frame with a plastic trim tool.

NOTE:
^ Use a new side finisher and front finisher during reassembly.
^ Front and side finishers are listed in the Parts Information.