Cover, Seat Cushion, Front: Installation
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.
- Position the seat cover (3) onto the seat foam and align the clip strips (2) to the molded clips (4).NOTE:
Note that there is a hole (5) in the foam, next to each molded clip, to aid in clip strip alignment/installation.
- Press the clip strip (2) into each molded clip (1).
- Pull the seat cover tight and fasten the hook and loop fastener at the rear of the seat cushion.
- Position the cushion assembly onto the seat adjuster.
- Align the seat cushion ventilation plenum (3) with the tabs (1) on the seat cushion blower (2) and snap into place, if equipped.
- Route the wire harness, if equipped, and install the J-hook retainers (1) at the bottom of the seat.
- When servicing the front passenger seat, if required, install the Occupant Detection Sensor (ODS) to the seat bottom cushion. Refer to SENSOR, OCCUPANT DETECTION, INSTALLATION
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- Secure the J-hook retainer (5) to the side of the seat adjuster.
- Install the seat side bracket (1) and tighten the bolts (2) securely.
- Hook the tether string (4) to the seat. Make sure the tether string is routed as noted during removal.
- Install the push fastener (3).
- Install the seat side shield. Refer to SIDE SHIELDS, SEAT CUSHION, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
- Install the seat. Refer to SEAT, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
