Express 2500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo (2010)
Seat Cushion: Service and Repair
Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. If equipped with a power seat adjuster, raise the seat to the full up position.
2. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Driver or Passenger Seat
Replacement).
3. Remove the seat back cover enough to expose the recliner mechanism bolts (2, 7). Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad
Replacement (See: Seat Back/Service and Repair/Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement).
4. Remove the recliner bolts (2, 7).
5. Remove the seat back (1) from the seat assembly.
6. Remove the seat cushion from the seat adjuster assembly (4).
1. Remove the recliner handle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Driver or Passenger
Seat Recliner Handle Replacement).
2. Remove the power seat adjuster switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement (See: Power Seat Switch/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the bolts securing the seat cushion frame (3) to the adjuster assembly (4).
7. Release the seat cushion J channel retainers from the seat cushion frame.
8. Release the hook and loop strips that retain the seat cushion cover (1) to the seat cushion pad (2).
9. Remove the seat cushion cover from the foam pad.
10. Remove the foam pad (2) from the cushion frame (3).
Warning
Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are
assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.
11. If replacing the front passenger seat cushion pad, you must also replace the inflatable restraint passenger presence system. Refer to Inflatable