Seat - Front

SEAT - FRONT







Removal

WARNING:
- Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
- To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning indicator 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 supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

1. Position the seat to allow access to the front and rear retainers.
2. Depower the SRS.
3. Remove the 2 rear front seat track covers.
4. Remove the 2 seat-to-floor nuts.
5. Remove the 2 seat track front covers.
6. Remove the 2 seat-to-floor bolts.

7. NOTE: Some component connectors may have been previously disconnected or may not exist due to vehicle options.

Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the harness relief connector.







8. CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.

Remove the seat from the vehicle.

Installation

1. NOTE: While installing and positioning the seat, make sure the safety belt anchor is positioned through the seat mounting stud.

Position the seat in the vehicle.

2. NOTE: Some component connectors may not exist due to vehicle options. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, do not remove the restraint system diagnostic tool or connect the seat side air bag electrical connector at this time.

Connect the harness relief connector and connect the electrical connectors.







3. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt anchor is in place on the rear inboard stud before tightening the nut.

Install the inboard seat-to-floor nut.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

4. Install the outboard seat-to-floor nut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

5. Install the 2 rear front seat track covers.
6. Install the 2 seat-to-floor bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

7. Install the 2 seat track front covers.
- Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.

8. Repower the SRS.