Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2. Remove the seat riser outboard finish cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the seat recliner inboard finish covers. Refer to Front Seat Back Recliner Inner Trim Panel Replacement .
4. Remove the seat recliner outboard finish covers. Refer to Front Seat Back Recliner Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
5. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup .

1

Cover, Seat Cushion

Tip

1. Tilt the seat back forward.
2. Disconnect the seat cushion cover J-channel from the seat cushion frame.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector if working on the passenger seat.

2

Pad, Seat Cushion

Tip
The passenger presence system is part of the pad on the passenger seat cushion, and must be replaced as an assembly.

3

Heater Assembly, Seat Cushion

Tip

1. On heated seats, cut the plastic tag pins from the original heater assembly.
2. When installing a new heater element, attach the element to the cover with the pre-applied adhesive.
3. When reusing the original heater element, attach the heater assembly to the cushion cover with 3M® 6035PC two-sided adhesive tape or equivalent. Apply the tape to the cross-hatched sections shown in the diagram. Attach the element to the cushion cover with the wires facing down, away from the cover.