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Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement Left Front

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system if equipped. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Disconnect the wiring connector from the inflatable restraint front seat module, if equipped.
  3. Position the seat in the full forward position.

    4. Object Number: 246213 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screw from the rear trim cover of the front seat track.
  5. Remove the trim cover from the front seat track by sliding off.

    6. Object Number: 246216 Size: SH
  6. Remove the rear anchoring bolts from the front seat.
  7. Position the seat in the full rearward position.

    8. Object Number: 246220 Size: SH
  8. Remove the front seat anchoring bolts.
  9. Position the front seat to the center and upright position.

    10. This will allow you to remove the bolts which secure the seat track to the seat frame.

  10. Remove the seat from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 246220 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat to the vehicle.
  2. Position the seat to the center and upright position.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the front seat anchoring bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat anchoring bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  4. Position the seat in the full forward position.

    5. Object Number: 246216 Size: SH
  5. Install the rear anchoring bolts to the front seat.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat anchoring bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  6. Install the front seat track trim cover by sliding on.

    7. Object Number: 246213 Size: SH
  7. Install the screw to the rear trim cover of the front seat tract.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screw until fully seated and not stripped.

  8. Return the seat to the original position.
  9. Connect the wiring connector to the inflatable restraint front seatback module, if equipped.
  10. Enable the SIR system, if equipped. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .

Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement Right Front

Removal Procedure
  1. Position the seat in the full forward upright position.
  2. Disable the SIR system, if equipped. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .

    3. Object Number: 246212 Size: SH
  3. Perform the following procedures if the height adjuster actuator motor (rear) is seized:
    4. • Cut the rear driveshaft.
    • Remove the actuator motor in order to raise the seat.
    • Replace the driveshaft.
  4. If the tilt adjuster actuator motor (front) is seized, crank the motor with the emergency tool in the vehicle tool set:
    5. • Cut the rear driveshaft in the location shown.
    • Remove the two pieces of the rear driveshaft.
    • Remove the height adjuster actuator motor from the seat adjuster (one nut).
    • Reinstall the cut driveshafts to the rear seat adjusters on the right and the left sides.
    • Manually crank the motor equally in order to gain access to the anchoring bolts in the front or the rear seat.
  5. Remove the screw from the trim cover on the front seat track.
  6. Remove the trim cover from the front seat track by sliding off.

    7. Object Number: 246216 Size: SH
  7. Remove the rear anchoring bolts from the front sear.
  8. Position the seat in the full rearward position and tilted back.

    9. Object Number: 246220 Size: SH
  9. Remove the front anchoring bolts from the front seat.
  10. Position the front seat to the center and upright position.

    11. When the seat is out of the vehicle, this will enable you to remove the bolts which secure the seat track to the seat frame.

  11. Disconnect the front seat electrical connectors.
  12. Remove the front seat from vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the front seat to vehicle.
  2. Connect the front seat electrical connectors.
  3. Position the seat to the center and upright position.

    4. Object Number: 246220 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the front anchoring bolts to the front seat.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the front anchoring bolt to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  5. Position the seat in the full forward and upright position.

    6. Object Number: 246216 Size: SH
  6. Install the rear anchoring bolts to the front seat.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the rear anchoring bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  7. Install the trim cover to the front seat track by sliding on.

    8. Object Number: 246213 Size: SH
  8. Install the screw to the rear trim cover of the seat track.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the screw until fully seated and not stripped.

  9. Return the seat to its original position.
  10. Enable the SIR system if equipped. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .