INSTALLATION - AIRBAG EQUIPPED
CAUTION: Always install new push pins in the
upper mounting location of back panel. Failure to
do so could adversely affect the airbag system.
(1) Starting at the bottom, line up back panel
retaining tabs and new push pins. Then push sharply
to snap in place.
(2) Check back panel fit and finish. Run a finger
down the sides of back panel to be certain panel fits
tight to the rear of trim cover.
CAUTION: Be certain seat back panel is properly
secured in place. Failure to do so could adversely
affect the airbag system.
(3) Connect the negative battery cable.
FRONT SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL
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) Remove track and recliner assembly (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT TRACK & RECLINER
ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove front seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/FRONT SEAT BACK - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect seat cushion heater element connec-
tor, if equipped.
(4) Disconnect wire harness fasteners from cushion
frame (Fig. 21).
(5) Remove seat cushion (Fig. 22).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install wire harness fasteners to cushion frame
(Fig. 21).
(2) Connect seat cushion heater element connector,
if equipped.
(3) Install track and recliner assembly (Refer to 23
- BODY/SEATS/SEAT TRACK & RECLINER
ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install front seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/FRONT SEAT BACK - INSTALLATION).
FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER
REMOVAL - HEATED
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.
Fig. 21 FRONT SEAT CUSHION WIRE HARNESS
1 - WIRE HARNESS
Fig. 22 FRONT SEAT CUSHION
1 - FRONT SEAT CUSHION
23 - 88 SEATS LH
SEAT BACK PANEL (Continued)