Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement Left Front

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the wiring connector from the inflatable restraint module.
3. Position the seat in the full forward position.



4. Remove the rear trim cover screw from the front seat track.
5. Remove the trim cover by sliding off.



6. Remove the rear anchoring bolts from the front seat.
7. Position the seat in the full rearward position.



8. Remove the front seat anchoring bolts.
9. Position the front seat to the center and upright position. This will allow you to remove the bolts which secure the seat track to the seat frame.
10. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.

1. Install the front seat to the vehicle.
2. Position the seat to the center and upright position.

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 anchoring bolts.

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

4. Position the seat in the full forward position.



5. Install the rear anchoring bolts to the front seat.

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

6. Install the track trim cover by sliding on.



7. Install the rear trim cover screw to the seat track.

Tighten
Tighten the cover screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

8. Return the seat to the original position.
9. Install the wiring connector to the inflatable restraint module.
10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement Right Front

1. Position the seat in the full forward upright position.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.



3. If the rear height adjuster actuator motor is seized, perform the following procedures:

•	Cut the rear driveshaft.

•	Remove the actuator motor in order to raise the seat.

•	Replace the driveshaft.

4. If the tilt adjuster actuator motor in the front is seized, crank the motor with the emergency tool (1) from the vehicle tool set.

•	Cut the rear driveshaft in the location shown (2).

•	Remove the two pieces of rear driveshaft.

•	Remove the height adjuster actuator motor from the seat adjuster by releasing one nut.

•	Reinstall the driveshaft pieces to the rear seat adjusters on the right and on the left sides.

•	Manually crank the actuator motor in order to gain access to the front or to the rear seat anchoring bolts.

5. Remove the track trim cover screw.
6. Remove the track trim cover by sliding off.



7. Remove the rear anchoring bolts.
8. Position the seat in the full rearward position and tilted back.



9. Remove the front anchoring bolts.
10. Position the front seat to the center and upright position. This will allow you to remove the bolts which secure the seat track to the seat frame when the seat is out of the vehicle.
11. Disconnect the front seat electrical connectors.
12. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.

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




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.

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

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



6. Install the rear anchoring bolts.

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

7. Install the track trim cover by sliding on.



8. Install the rear trim cover screw to the seat track.

Tighten
Tighten the cover screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

9. Return the seat to the original position.
10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.