Seat - Front
Seat - Front
NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger similar.
NOTE: For seat track-to-floor bolt torque specification and torque sequence, refer to the steps in this procedure.
Removal
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Position the seat to access all seat track-to-floor bolts and safety belt retractor belt anchor nut.
- To aid service on a power seat, raise the seat track to its highest point.
2. Depower the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
3. Carefully pull up and out to remove the safety belt retractor belt anchor nut cover from the cushion side shield for access to the safety belt retractor belt anchor nut.
4. Remove the safety belt anchor nut and separate the safety belt anchor from the seat.
5. Pull forward and remove the 2 seat track-to-floor front bolt covers.
6. Remove the 2 seat track-to-floor rear bolt covers in the following sequence.
1. Push the seat track-to-floor rear bolt cover forward.
2. Lift to disengage the tab at the front of the seat track-to-floor rear bolt cover.
3. Slide back and remove the seat track-to-floor rear bolt cover.
- Repeat for the other side.
7. Remove the 4 seat track-to-floor bolts.
8. Tip the seat back and disconnect the seat electrical connectors.
9. WARNING: Use care when handling the front passenger seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly, placing excessive weight on or sitting on a front passenger seat that is not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged seat components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTICE: Use care when handling the driver seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.
Remove the seat from the vehicle.
Installation
WARNING: Make sure the front passenger seat is correctly installed and fastened to the vehicle. Do not force the alignment to the floorpan mounting holes. If the seat does not align to the floorpan mounting holes, repair the seat or floorpan as needed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants before installation.
All seats
1. Position the seat in the vehicle.
2. Tip the seat and connect the electrical connectors.
3. Align the front inboard seat mounting locator to the guide hole in the floor and position the seat in place.
4. Start all the seat track-to-floor bolts by hand.
5. Install the seat track-to-floor bolts in the following sequence.
1. Install the seat track-to-floor front inboard bolt.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
2. Install the seat track-to-floor front outboard bolt.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
3. Install the seat track-to-floor rear inboard bolt.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
4. Install the seat track-to-floor rear outboard bolt.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
6. Install the 4 seat track-to-floor front and rear bolt covers.
7. Position the safety belt retractor belt anchor onto the seat stud and install the safety belt retractor belt anchor nut.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
8. Install the safety belt retractor belt anchor nut cover to the cushion side shield.
9. Repower the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). If a passenger seat has been serviced, do not prove out the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) at this time. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
Passenger seat with existing seat track, Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) and Occupant Classification System (OCS) weight sensor bolts
10. Carry out the Occupant Classification System (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
Passenger seat with new seat track or OCSM (Occupant Classification System Module) or OCS (Occupant Classification System) weight sensor bolt(s)
11. Carry out the Occupant Classification System (OCS) System Reset. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.