Unit Disassembly And Assembly: Seatback: Disassembly
WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdrivers, tools, etc.) on the seat during seatback repair. It can lead to personal injury if the side air bag module should accidentally deploy.
CAUTION:
- Before servicing, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Handle the side air bag module carefully. During disassembly, always hold the side air bag module, do not let it hang by the wire harness.
- Always work from the side or back of the seatback, do not work in front of seat.
- Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the seat assembly.
- Replace the side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not insert any objects into the side air bag module.
- Do not attempt to disassemble the side air bag module.
- Do not expose the side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
- Do not expose the side air bag module to any oil, grease, detergent or water.
- During disassembly, do not damage the seatback board, chutes, connectors, retainers, clips, module harness or the side air bag module.
NOTE:
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision and the side air bag module has deployed, the seatback pad and seatback trim must be replaced.
- Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the headrest.
- Release J-clip retainer (B) and unzip the seatback zippers (A).
- Release J-hook retainers (A) from the seat frame assembly.
- Release the headrest holder locks as shown below and remove the headrest holders.CAUTION: Before removing/installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).
- Remove the armrest (1).
- Unzip the armrest trim and remove armrest bolt cover (2).
- Remove the armrest bolt (A) and the armrest.
- Remove the snap ring (2) as shown below, then the lumbar lever (1).
- The rest of the seatback is serviced as part of the front seat assembly.