Description

Description

The front seats are installed with the following features:

• Integral side airbags
• Head restraints
• Safety belt reel pretensioner
• Electrically adjustable seat positioning and lumbar support
• Heated seat (optional)

Heated Seats

The heated seat system comprises:

• Heated seat switches
• Backrest heater element
• Cushion heater element and thermostat

The heated seat function permits the electrical heating of the seat back and cushion on the driver and front passenger seats. The heating system of each seat is selected by separate switches located on the inside of each seat base.

Once the heated seat function has been activated, it will operate until one of the following conditions have been satisfied:

• A fixed period of time has expired (10 minutes)
• If the engine is not running and the ignition key is removed
• A malfunction is detected by the heated seat module

Confirmation that the heated seat function is active is indicated by the illumination of an amber light on the switch.

Specifications

Maintenance

RH/LH Front Seat - Remove and Install

Remove

1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2), securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Disconnect vehicle battery.
5. Remove bolt securing seat belt to seat frame.
6. Remove bolts (x2), securing front of seat to seat rails.
7. Tip the seat forwards and disconnect multiplugs (x4).
8. Protect sill plate and trim prior to seat removal.
9. With assistance, remove seat assembly.

Install

1. With assistance, Install seat in the vehicle.
2. Position seat belt to seat frame, install and torque tighten bolt.
3. Tip the seat forwards and connect multiplugs (x4).
4. Position seat onto seat rails.
5. Remove sill plate protection.
6. Connect vehicle battery.
7. Install front bolts (x2). Power seat forward and install rear bolts (x2). Torque tighten bolts (x4).

To power the drivers seat the ignition switch must be in the 'II' position

Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly (Each, Pre-08MY) - Remove and Install

Remove

1. Remove seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and Refit).