CAUTION: Seat Airbag Module Must Be Installed IN
Nylon Sleeve. Failure To Do So Will Adversely
Affect Function Of Airbag System.
(5) Carefully slide the seat airbag module in nylon
sleeve (Fig. 18), install retaining nuts and plastic
shield if equipped (Fig. 19). Torque the nuts to 7 N·m
(62 in. lbs.).
(6) Connect seat airbag module electrical connector
(Fig. 16). Be certain yellow locking tab is in the
locked position after connection is made. Upon con-
nection completion, double check connection by trying
to disconnect without releasing yellow lock. If connec-
tor cannot be removed connection is secure.
(7) Connect heating element wire connector.
(8) Install the outboard recliner attaching bolt
(Fig. 17). Torque the bolt to 8 N·m (71 in. lbs.).
(9) Engage J-strap retaining clips.
(10) Install the front seat cushion side shield.
Refer to the procedure in this group.
(11) Install the head restraint guide sleeves in the
seat back. Refer to the procedure in this group.
(12) Install the front seat back panel. Refer to the
procedure in this group.
(13) Install the front seat head restraint. Refer to
the procedure in this group.
(14) Install the front seat in the vehicle. Refer to
the procedure in this group.
(15) Connect the negative battery cable.
(16) Using the DRB IIIt Scan Tool erase all DTC’s
and perform airbag system diagnostics.
(17) Check trim cover fit and finish and verify seat
operation.
SEAT BACK PANEL
REMOVAL - AIRBAG EQUIPPED
WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE NEGA-
TIVE BATTERY CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FRONT SEAT REMOVAL
OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DIS-
ABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCON-
NECT THE BATTERY COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSI-
BLE PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: ONCE THE NEGATIVE CABLE IS DIS-
CONNECTED WAIT FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE
REMOVING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the remote negative bat-
tery cable.
(2) Using a flat bladed trim tool, insert between
upper portion of seat back cover and seat back panel.
Gently pry panel away from seat back to free push
pins.
(3) Grasp the middle edge portion of back panel
and push inboard while pulling sharply to release
retaining tabs (Fig. 20).
(4) Remove back panel from seat back frame.
Fig. 19 INSTALLING SEAT AIRBAG MODULE ON
SEAT BACK FRAME
Fig. 20 BACK PANEL MOUNTING
1 - BACK PANEL RETAINING TABS
2 - BACK PANEL RETAINING PUSHPINS
LH SEATS 23 - 87
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER (Continued)
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