DeVille DTS V8-4.6L VIN 9 (2002)
Seat Back: Service and Repair
Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front
Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer toSIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer toSeat Replacement - Bucket (See: Service and Repair/Seat Replacement - Bucket) in SIR.
2. Remove the seat belt retractors from the front seat. Refer toSeat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat belts.
3. Remove the head restraint. Refer toHead Restraint Replacement - Front Seat (See: Head Rest/Service and Repair/Head Restraint Replacement -
Front Seat) .
4. Remove the side impact air bag. Refer toInflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front in SIR.
5. Disconnect the air lines for the lumbar if equipped.
6. Disconnect the heated seat electrical connector to the seat back.
7. Remove all of the seat back cover J channels retaining the seat back cover and pad to the seat back frame.
8. Remove the seat cover (1) and cushion (2) from the seat back frame.
9. Cut hog rings retaining seat back cover (1) to the seat back cushion (2).
10. Remove the seat back cover (1) from the seat back cushion (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the seat back cover (1) to the seat back cushion (2).
2. Align the seat cover (1) to the seat pad (2) and install the hog rings that retain the seat back cover (1) to the cushion (2).
3. Position the seat back cover and pad (1, 2) to the seat back frame.
4. Install the J channels to seat back frame.