Power Seat Switch: Service and Repair

DRIVER SEAT SWITCH

REMOVAL
1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.

WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Power Seat Switch And Seat Side Shield:

2. Remove the seat cushion side shield from the front seat.
3. On hardtop models, remove the knobs from the seat switch by gently prying straight off.
4. Remove the switch attaching screws.
5. Remove switch from cushion side shield

INSTALLATION
1. Position the switch and install the switch attaching screws.
2. Install the knobs on the switch (if required).
3. Connect wiring electrical connector on switch.
4. Install the seat cushion side shield. Refer to the Body section for the procedure.
5. Connect the negative battery cable remote terminal on the remote battery post.