Front Seat Back Frame Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible: No

WARNING: Explosive materials
Failure to follow specified procedures may result in death or serious injury due to improper handling of side airbags possible.

Only appropriately trained persons may carry out work on pyrotechnic components or the Airbag Control Unit.
Perform SRS disabling procedure prior to commencing work.
When replacing components of the SRS system, never install used or non-genuine components.
Pyrotechnic Components must be handled and scrapped appropriately.

Removal Procedure:

The procedure for the left-hand component is identical to that for the right-hand side.

There is potential for inadvertent deployment of SRS systems during repairs if the system has not been properly disabled. Refer to SRS DISABLING AND ENABLING
NOTE: Ensure the 2-minute wait time has been observed before proceeding to next step.
Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove front seat back trim cover and foam pad. Refer to FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM COVER AND FOAM PAD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

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Remove the front seat back airbag (1). Refer to FRONT SEAT BACK AIRBAG (INBOARD OR OUTBOARD) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

Replacement Procedure:

Rebuild suspension mat.
Rebuild the front recliner power motor with the connecting rod. Refer to FRONT SEAT RECLINER MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

Installation Procedure:

Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the following.
All fasteners must be tightened to torque specification!
Install front seat back trim cover and foam pad. Refer to FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM COVER AND FOAM PAD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT