Removal and Installation Removal and Installation WARNING:Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. WARNING:Never probe the connectors on the air bag module or pretensioner. Doing so may result in pretensioner or air bag deployment and may result in personal injury. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling a safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so may result in pretensioner or air bag deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices. NOTE:If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered. NOTE:The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault. NOTE:The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer. NOTE:The driver seat and passenger seat are similar. NOTE:The power seat and manual seat are similar. | -
Remove the recliner handle cover. | | -
Remove the outboard front seat side cushion shield. - If removing the driver seat side cushion shield, remove the 3 screws.
2. If equipped, disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector. | | -
Remove the heated seat switch. | | -
To install, reverse the removal procedure. | |