Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR HANDLING CAUTION .

Disable the SIR. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Adjust the front seat assembly up and forward in order to access the fasteners (1) at the rear of the front seat cushion assembly
Remove the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (1), at the rear of the seat cushion.

Fig 1: Front Seat Cushion Assembly Fasteners
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Adjust the front seat assembly to the rear of the vehicle.
Angle the front of the front seat cushion (1) up, in order to access the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (2).
Remove the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (2).
Lift the front seat cushion assembly (1) away from the seat riser assembly.

Fig 2: Front Seat Cushion Assembly
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Important: The lumbar switch knob (1) is part of the lumbar switch assembly. Do not remove the lumbar switch knob.
Remove the knobs (5,6) from the seat switch.

Fig 3: Seat Switch
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Remove the seat switch trim plate bezel.

Fig 4: Seat Switch Trim Plate Bezel
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Pull the front seat cushion cover up in order to expose the seat switch.
Using the J 38778 remove the switch bracket retainers.

Fig 5: Removing Switch Bracket Retainers
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Release the locking tabs on the switch mounting bracket, and remove the switches and bracket assembly from the seat bottom frame.

Fig 6: Switches & Bracket Assembly
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Using a flat bladed toll, release the lumbar switch from the mounting bracket.

Fig 7: Lumbar Switch & Mounting Bracket

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Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat switches.