Seat Cushion Cover - Front
SEAT CUSHION COVER-FRONTSpecial Tool(s):
Special Tool(s)
Front Seat Backrest (Part 1):
Front Seat Backrest (Part 2):
Driver Front Seat Cushions (Part 1):
Driver Front Seat Cushions (Part 2):
Passenger Front Seat Cushion (Part 1):
Passenger Front Seat Cushion (Part 2):
Exploded View
Removal
WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
CAUTION: It is necessary to carry out the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to trigger the active command to carry out the OCS system reset.
NOTE:
- The heated seat element on the front passenger seat cushion is not serviceable separately. If a new heated seat element is needed on the front passenger seat cushion, a new occupant classification sensor (OCS) service kit and a new heated seat element must be installed.
- If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
All seats
1. Position the seat to access all the seat track-to-floor pan bolts and the safety belt anchor.
2. Depower the SRS.
3. Remove the front seat.
Seats with manual recline
4. Pull out and remove the manual recline handle.
Power seats
5. Remove the seat control switch knob.
Seat with power recline
6. Remove the power backrest adjust knob.
All seats
7. Remove the rear screw, pull out on the side and front and separate the side shield.
- Vehicles with manual seats, remove the side shield.
Power seats
8. Release the seat control switch wire harness pin-type retainer. Remove the seat control switch from the side shield and position the side shield aside.
All seats
9. Release the hook and loop strip at the rear of the cushion trim cover.
10. Release all cushion trim cover-to-seat cushion pan J-clips.
11. Remove the hog rings and seat cushion trim cover.
- When installing, make sure the safety belt buckle is positioned through the seat cushion trim cover opening.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
13. Install the seat.
14. Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time.
Passenger seat
15. WARNING: Do not separate the OCS system components.
CAUTION:
- It is necessary to carry out the OCS system reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to trigger the active command to carry out the OCS system reset.
- Make sure the seat is completely assembled before carrying out the OCS system reset.
- The following precautions must be taken before carrying out the OCS system reset.
- Make sure the OCS system components are connected and no faults are present.
- Make sure the OCS system is not at a temperature below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F) when initiating the OCS system reset process. If the vehicle has been exposed to extreme cold or hot temperatures, the vehicle must be exposed and kept at a temperature within the limits, 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Make sure nothing is present on the passenger seat before carrying out the OCS system reset and nothing is placed on the seat during the process.
- Make sure a minimum 8-second time period has passed after cycling the ignition switch ON before carrying out the OCS system reset process.
NOTE:
- For best results, the OCS system should be at or near room temperature, 10°C to 29°C (50°F to 85°F).
- If the first attempt to carry out the OCS system reset is unsuccessful, a second attempt must be made.
Carry out the OCS system reset active command using the scan tool.
- With the front passenger seat empty, use a scan tool to trigger the active command.
16. NOTE: The ignition switch must be cycled after the OCS system reset.
Cycle the ignition switch from ON to OFF.
All seats
17. Prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS) as follows:
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault is present, the air bag indicator will:
- fail to light.
- remain lit continuously.
- flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the restraints control module (RCM) to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.
Clear all continuous DTCs from the restraints control module using a scan tool.