Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2. Remove the front seat outer adjuster finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Adjuster Finish Cover Replacement : Without Power Seat  → With Power Seat .
3. Remove the front seat inner adjuster finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Adjuster Finish Cover Replacement .

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Front Seat Cushion Cover

Procedure

1. Disengage the J-channel retainers from the seat back cushion frame.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors that attach to the seat back cushion, if equipped.
3. Disconnect the seat belt presence sensor, if equipped.
4. Remove the seat belt buckle pretensioner electrical wire from the seat cushion and cover.
5. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad as an assembly.
6. Pull the cover away from the pad to disengage the retainers.

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Front Seat Cushion Heater

3

Front Seat Cushion Pad

Tip
The seat belt presence sensor and heat mat is an integral part of the seat cushion pad.