Installation Procedure
- Install the 4 nuts that secure the seat cushion frame to the power seat adjuster frame.
Tighten: Tighten the seat cushion frame mounting nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front .
- Install the 2 bolts securing the recliner assembly to each side of the seat.
Tighten: Tighten the seat recliner mounting bolts to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).
- Install the harness clip securing the SIR harness to the seat adjuster.
- Connect the lumbar electrical connector, if equipped.
- Connect the electrical connector to the seat back harness.
- Connect the seat back heating element electrical connector, if equipped.
- Install the cable end from the seat adjuster (2) by inserting the ball though the round opening.
- Install the seat adjuster cable (1) to the seat adjuster.
- Install the seat belt buckle assembly through the slot in the seat cushion cover.
- Install the seat belt buckle to the seat with the bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
- Run the seat belt buckle electrical harness through the seat adjuster.
- Connect the electrical connector to the seat belt buckle.
- Install the rear seat cover flaps to the frame with the push pins (2).
- Install the J-Strip (1) on the rear of the seat cover to the frame.
- Install the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
- Install the front finish panel. Refer to Finish Panel Replacement - Front Seat - Front .
- Install the front seat assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.