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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 176211  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the front seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the front seat cushion cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .
  4. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors for the seat heater and lumbar switches.
  5. Pull the electrical wire for the seat heater and lumbar through the cushion pad.
  6. Remove the front seat cushion pad from the seat cushion frame.
  7. 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.

  8. If replacing the front passenger seat cushion, you must also replace the inflatable restraint passenger presence system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 176211  Size: SH
  1. Install the front seat cushion pad to the front seat cushion frame.
  2. If equipped, install the seat heater and lumbar wires.
  3. If equipped, connect the electrical connectors for the seat heater and lumbar switches.
  4. Install the front seat cushion cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .
  5. Install the front seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  7. Caution: To avoid personal injuries, re-zero the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion or trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction.

  8. 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 .