Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING:
Disable the airbag system before attempting any front seat diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
- Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to SEATS, FIRST ROW, WARNING .
- Remove the armrest. Refer to ARMREST, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or ARMREST, REAR, WITH RECLINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front seat back panel, if equipped. Refer to PANEL, SEAT BACK, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front seat back. Refer to SEAT BACK, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- On seats without a seat back panel, open the zippers on each side of the seatback cover and release the cover J-hooks.
- Push the tab of the headrest sleeves (1) and pull out to remove.
- Remove the five push fasteners (2).
- Release the J-hook retainers (3) for the seat back cover (4).
- Using a trim stick, separate the seat back ventilation (2) from the fan motor (1), if equipped.
- Remove the six screws (1) and the plastic frame (2).
- Remove the seat air bag from the seat back frame, following all warnings and cautions. Refer to AIR BAG, SEAT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the seat air bag nuts (1).
- Pull back the seat back cover and disconnect the wire harness connector (2) from the seat air bag.
- Remove the seat air bag from the chute (1) and set aside.
- Disconnect the seat back heater wire harness connect (1), if equipped.NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the clips molded into the seat cushion. If the clips or cushion are damaged during removal, replace the cushion.
- Remove the seat back foam and seat back cover as an assembly, from the seat back frame.
- Pull the seat back cover (3) away from the seat foam, releasing the hook and loop fasteners (1) first.
- Using a hook tool, start at one end to release the clip strips (2) and the seat back cover.






