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Front Seat Frame Replacement - Drivers Seat




Front Seat Frame Replacement - Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat

Check the operation of the driver's seat position sensor after any of these actions: Drivers Seat Position Sensor Operation Check

- Driver's seat position sensor replacement

- Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide lock.

- Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding portions and pivot portions of the seat tracks.

- If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame and related parts with new ones. Service and Repair

1. Remove the front seat. Front Seat Removal/Installation

2. Remove these items:
- Front seat-back cover/pad:
- 2-door Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (2-Door)

- 4-door Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (4-Door)

- Front seat cushion cover/pad:
- 2-door Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement (2-Door)

- 4-door Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement (4-Door)

- Seat position sensor Service and Repair

- Front seat belt buckle Front Seat Belt Replacement

3. Remove the clips, then remove the recline inner covers (A), the outer upper rail cover (B), the inner upper rail cover (C) and the module holder (D) from the seat frame (E).

4. Install the new seat frame in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure seat position sensor connector is plugged in properly.

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips into place securely.

- Make sure the seat wiring harnesses are routed properly and not pinched.