Removal And Installation: Removal
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.
- Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to SEATS, FIRST ROW, WARNING .
- Remove the front seat back. Refer to SEAT BACK, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Refer to, SEAT BACK, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the bolts (1a) and the support rod (1b).
- Release the J-hooks (2a, 2b, 3a).
- Remove the seat cover (4a) and the seat foam as an assembly, from the seat frame.
- Pull the strap (1a) over the cushion.
- Working around the perimeter of the cushion, loosen the cover (2a) from the seat foam (1c).
- Fold the seat cover (1b) as shown in illustration, and cut the hog rings (1a).NOTE:
For the front passenger seat, be careful not to damage the passenger presence sensor glued to the foam, in the center of the cushion.
