Seat Backrest - Front

Seat Backrest - Front

Disassembly

NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front Seat - Exploded View, Front.

1. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front Seat Backrest - Front.

2. Remove the front seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Front Seat Backrest Cover - Front.

3. Detach the side air bag module wire harness retainer from the rear of the backrest frame.

4. Remove the 2 side air bag module nuts.

5. Remove the side air bag module in the following sequence:

1. Pull the side air bag module mounting studs back through the backrest frame.

2. Position the side air bag module away from the backrest frame.

3. Route out the wire harness.

6. Remove the backrest foam pad.

7. Remove the anti-squeak bag from the backrest frame.

8. Remove the 2 backrest foam retainer clips from the backrest frame.

9. Remove the static lumbar support.

Assembly

1. Install the static lumbar support.

2. Install the 2 backrest foam retainer clips to the backrest frame.

3. Install the anti-squeak bag to the backrest frame.

4. Install the backrest foam pad.

5. NOTE: Passenger seat shown, driver seat similar.

Route the side air bag module wire harness through the backrest foam pad opening.





6. Position the side air bag module studs through the backrest frame holes and install the nuts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





7. Attach the side air bag module wire harness retainer to the rear of the backrest frame.

8. Install the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Front Seat Backrest Cover - Front.

9. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front Seat Backrest - Front.