Front Seat Cushion Cover

FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER

REMOVAL - HEATED

WARNING:
- DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FRONT SEAT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- ONCE THE NEGATIVE CABLE IS DISCONNECTED WAIT FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

1. Remove track and recliner assembly.
2. Disconnect seat cushion heater element harness connectors from seat pan.
3. Remove seat back.

Fig. 23:

4. Disengage J-strap attaching seat cover from the seat cushion frame (Fig. 23).

Fig. 24:

5. Peel cover from foam and foam from frame access the hog rings (Fig. 24).
6. Cut hog rings attaching seat cover seat cushion.
7. Route seat function switches through access hole on outboard side of seat cushion.
8. Remove seat cushion cover from seat cushion.

INSTALLATION - HEATED

1. Position seat cover on cushion. Ensure to reposition seat anti squeak sheet to frame, if equipped.

Fig. 25:

2. Route seat function switches through access hole on outboard side of seat cushion. (Fig. 25)
3. Align seat cover with cushion alignment indentations.
4. Engage seat cushion heater element connector.
5. Install hog rings.
6. Engage J-strap attaching seat cover to front of seat cushion frame.
7. Install seat back.
8. Connect seat cushion heater element harness connectors from seat pan.
9. Install track and recliner assembly.