Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly




Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

Do the ODS unit initialization Programming and Relearning after front passenger's seat replacement.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.

1. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Remove these items:

- Front seat-back cover/pad Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement
- Front seat cushion cover/pad Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement
- Front seat belt buckle tensioner
- Front seat belt upper anchor

3. Remove the screws securing the recline inner covers (A), then remove the covers.






4. Disconnect and/or detach the side airbag connector clip (A), and the ODS subharness connectors (B) (passenger's seat). Remove the wire tie(s) (C).

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





5. Remove the bolts (A, B), then separate the seat-back frame (C) and the seat cushion frame (D).





6. Reassemble the front seat in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:

- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts of the seat tracks.
- Replace the wire ties with new ones.