Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Non Fold Flat)

SEAT CUSHION COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - FRONT (NON FOLD FLAT)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the front seat side trim.
3. For vehicles with 4-way driver seats, raise the seat cushion.




4. For vehicles equipped with lumbar support, perform the following procedure:
1. Adjust the lumbar knob until the lumbar basket is in the position of least support.
2. Remove the lumbar knob by pulling firmly.




5. Disconnect the J-hook retainers from the seat cushion trim cover.
6. Carefully pull the trim cover out from between the cushion and the seat back and the adjusters.
7. Remove the trim cover and pad from the seat cushion.




8. Carefully remove the trim cover from the pad by disengaging the hook and loop retainers.

NOTE: Use care when disengaging the hook and loop fasteners. The hook end may pull from the seat foam pad, requiring foam pad replacement.

9. If replacing the front passenger seat cushion, you must also replace the inflatable restraint passenger presence system.

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.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the seat cushion trim cover on the pad.
2. Apply pressure over the hook and loop retainers to secure the retainers.
3. Install the trim and pad on the seat cushion frame.




4. Push the seat cushion trim cover between the cushion and the seat back and the adjusters.
5. Connect the J-hook retainers.
6. If the seat is equipped with lumbar support, perform the following procedure:
1. Pull the lumbar cable sleeve forward.
2. Using a sharp-bladed tool, make a small slit where the lumbar actuator comes in contact with the cover.
3. Install the lumbar knob by pushing firmly.
4. Adjust the lumbar knob to ensure that the lumbar is operating correctly.
7. Install the seat side trim cover.
8. Install the front seat.
9. 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.