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Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement



Callout Component Name
Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Warning

Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury.



Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Driver or Passenger seat, replacement .

2. Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .

3. Remove the driver or passenger seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement .

4. Remove the driver or passenger seat outer adjuster finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Adjuster Finish Cover Replacement .

5. Remove the driver or passenger seat head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement .

6. Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion finish panel. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement (with UWG) Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement (without UWG) .

7. Remove the seat side inflatable restraint module nuts and disengage the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .


1 Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover

Procedure

1. Disengage the electrical connector.

2. Disconnect the seat vent fan duct from the vent fan.

3. Disengage the j-channel retainers from the seat back cushion frame.

4. Remove the seat back cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame as an assembly.


2 Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Pad

Procedure

1. Remove the inflatable restraint module from the seat cover pocket.

2. Remove the hog rings from the seat back pad.

3. Pull the cushion cover off of the pad.

4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.