Seat Bottom Vented Motor
WARNING:
Disable the airbag system before attempting any front seat diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE:
On all models, the front passenger seat contains an Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) to provide information to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). When servicing the front passenger seat, if required, remove the ODS from the seat bottom cushion and discard the sensor. Refer to SENSOR, OCCUPANT DETECTION, REMOVAL .
- Remove the seat bottom cover and cushion. Refer to COVER, SEAT CUSHION, REAR, REMOVAL
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- Carefully unwrap the cover and foam at the front of the seat cushion. Using a trim stick (2) or equivalent, release the seat cushion ventilation plenum (1) from the seat cushion blower (3), if equipped.
- Lift the seat cushion ventilation plenum (1) away from the vented seat motor.
- Disconnect the vented seat motor electrical connector (2) from the wiring harness.
- Break the four tabs (1) securing the vented seat motor to the seat bottom frame.
