Front

REMOVAL

Special Tools:






NOTE: While servicing seat assemblies, Front Seat - Description.

Manual





1. Separate the seat back cover straps (2) from under the seat cushion.





2. Remove the side shield screws (2) in the back.





3. Remove the inboard shield screw (1).
4. Remove the inboard side shield (2).





5. Using a door handle clip tool (1) or equivalent, release the clip holding the handle (2) onto the seat and remove the handle.
6. Using trim stick or equivalent, release the seven tabs and separate the center bezel from the outboard side shield.
7. Pull the bezel rearward and release the front retaining tab.





8. Remove the screw (1).
9. Release the retaining clips (2) and remove the outer side shield.





10. Separate the clip (1) and separate the recliner rod (2) from the lever.
11. Remove the push pin fastener (3).





12. Separate the cover J-straps (1) from the sides and remove the foam/cover assembly.





13. Remove the 10 hog rings (2) and separate the cover (1) from the foam.

Power Without Vented Seat





1. Remove the front seat Front Seat - Removal.
2. Separate the seat back cover straps (2) from under the seat cushion and disconnect the electrical connectors (1).





3. Remove the side shield screws (2) in the back.





4. Remove the inboard shield screw.
5. Remove the inboard side shield.






CAUTION: Disconnect the lumbar control switch electrical connector beneath the seat, prior to removing the power seat switch bezel from the seat. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the lumbar control switch.

6. If equipped, disconnect the lumbar control switch electrical connector (1).





7. Using trim stick or equivalent, release the seven tabs (3) and separate the bezel (1) from the outboard side shield.
8. Pull the bezel (1) rearward and release the front retaining tab (2).
9. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the power seat switch and memory seat switch, if equipped.





10. Remove the screw (1).
11. Release the retaining clips (2) and remove the outer side shield.





12. Separate the cover J-straps (1) from the sides and remove the foam/cover assembly.





13. Remove the 10 hog rings (2) and separate the cover (1) from the foam.

Power With Vented Seat





1. Remove the front seat Front Seat - Removal.
2. Separate the seat back cover straps (2) from under the seat cushion and disconnect the electrical connectors (1).





3. Remove the side shield screws (2) in the back.





4. Remove the inboard shield screw.
5. Remove the inboard side shield.






CAUTION: Disconnect the lumbar control switch electrical connector beneath the seat, prior to removing the power seat switch bezel from the seat. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the lumbar control switch.

6. If equipped, disconnect the lumbar control switch electrical connector (1).






NOTE: Power seat bezel shown, manual seat bezel similar.

7. Using trim stick or equivalent, release the seven tabs (3) and separate the bezel (1) from the outboard side shield.
8. Pull the bezel (1) rearward and release the front retaining tab (2).
9. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the power seat switch and memory seat switch, if equipped.





10. Remove the screw (1).
11. Release the retaining clips (2) and remove the outer side shield.





12. Disconnect the vented seat bag (1) from the motor (2).
13. Disconnect the electrical connectors, if equipped.





14. Separate the cover J-straps (1) from the sides and remove the foam/cover assembly.





15. Remove the 10 hog rings (2) and separate the cover (1) from the foam.





16. Pull the vent pad (1) through the foam.