| Removal and Installation Electric hand drill Blind rivet hand-gun WARNING:Note the position of the wiring harnesses, to aid installation. An incorrectly routed wiring harness could become damaged when the front seat is moved. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. | | -
Remove the front seat.
For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
| 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s). 2 - Front seat cushion base retaining bolts 3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Removal Details Item 1 : Compact disc (CD) changer (if equipped) | | -
Remove the CD changer. - Disconnect the CD changer electrical connector.
- Using a suitable electric hand drill, remove the rivets.
- Slide the CD changer forward.
| Item 3 : Front seat cushion base | | -
Detach the heater mat electrical connectors from the underside of the front seat (if equipped). - Using a suitable screwdriver, depress the locking tangs.
- Detach the heater mat electrical connectors.
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Disconnect the heated seat module electrical connector (if equipped). | | | -
Detach the electrical harnesses from the underside of the front seat cushion base. - Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Detach the retaining clips.
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Detach the front seat track release cable assembly from the underside of the front seat cushion base. | | | -
Remove the front seat cushion base. - Detach the retaining clips.
- Detach the retaining strips.
| Item 4 : Front seat cushion cover and pad | | -
CAUTION:When removing the heater mat (if equipped) take care not to damage the front seat cushion pad. CAUTION:Make sure that equal pressure is applied to both sides of the hook and loop tape. Remove the front seat cushion cover. - Roll the cushion cover towards the center to gain access to the hook and loop tape.
| Installation Details Item 4 : Front seat cushion cover and pad | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the seat cushion heater mat (if equipped) is correctly located with the seat cushion cover hook and loop tape. Install the front seat cushion cover. | Item 3 : Front seat cushion base | | -
CAUTION:After installation check for correct operation of the front seat track release cable assembly. Attach the front seat track release cable assembly to the underside of the front seat cushion base. | Item 1 : Compact disc (CD) changer (if equipped) | | -
Attach the CD changer retaining bracket to the front seat frame. | |
