Seat Cushion Frame Replacement - Front (Fold Flat)

Seat Cushion Frame Replacement - Front (Fold Flat)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket) .
2. Position the seat back in the upright position.
3. Remove the outer trim panel from the seat back recliner. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat) (Seat Back Recliner Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat)) .
4. Remove the outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat) (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat))Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Non-Fold Flat) (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Non-Fold Flat)) .




5. Remove the seat adjuster handle by squeezing the both sides toward the center of the seat.




6. Disconnect the rear J-hook retainer.
7. Remove the fold-flat cable from the hook in the seat cushion frame.




8. Remove the seat cushion frame bolts.
9. Remove the cushion and frame assembly from the seat.




10. Disconnect the remaining J-hook retainers.
11. Remove the trim and pad assembly from the seat cushion frame.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the seat cushion pad and trim assembly to the frame.
2. Connect the front and the side J-hook retainers.
3. Install the seat cushion assembly to the seat.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the seat cushion frame bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

5. Install the fold-flat cable into the hook in the cushion frame.




6. Install the rear J-hook retainer.




7. Install the seat adjuster handle.




8. Install the seat side trim. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat) (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat))Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Non-Fold Flat) (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Non-Fold Flat)) .
9. Install the outer trim panel to the seat back recliner. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat) (Seat Back Recliner Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat)) .
10. Install the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket) .