Front Seat Backrest: Disassembly

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system is being serviced, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be depowered.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All vehicles

Depower the SRS. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
Remove the affected seat. Refer to DRIVER SEAT or PASSENGER SEAT in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.
Remove the front seat backrest. Refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
Raise the armrest to the upright position.
Release the clip.

Fig 1: Removing Clip
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Remove the armrest stud and guide pin.

Fig 2: Removing Armrest Stud And Guide Pin
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Remove the headrest.

Fig 3: Removing Headrest
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Remove the screw covers.

Fig 4: Removing Screw Covers
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Remove the screws.

Fig 5: Removing Screws
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Using a 12 mm socket and extension, remove the headrest guide rod sleeve.

Fig 6: Removing Headrest Guide Rod Sleeve
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Vehicles with side air bags

WARNING: Do not disconnect the wire connector at the side air bag module. This is a permanent connection. Doing so may result in accidental air bag deployment, which may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Note the side air bag module wire routing during removal.

Fig 7: Removing Pin-Type Retainer

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Detach the pin-type retainer.
Remove the screws and the side air bag module.

Fig 8: Removing Screws And Side Air Bag Module
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All vehicles
Remove the seat backrest frame.

Fig 9: Removing Seat Backrest Frame
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Remove the springs.

Fig 10: Removing Springs
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WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired. They are to be replaced (cleaning is permissible).

Separate the trim cover from the pad.