Removal Procedure

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR System. Refer to ZONE 7 or ZONE 9 in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
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: Locating Front Seat Cushion Assembly Fasteners
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Adjust the front seat assembly to the rear of the vehicle.
Angle 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).

Fig 2: Removing Front Seat Cushion Assembly Fasteners
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Lift the front seat cushion assembly (1) away from the seat riser.
IMPORTANT: The heated seat cushion cover connectors and a several wire hold down clips will need to be removed in order to position the seat cushion against the seat back.
Position the seat cushion assembly (1) against the seat back, in order to access the heated seat module rivets and the electrical connectors.
Disconnect the heated seat module electrical connector.

Fig 3: View Of Heated Seat Module Electrical Connector
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CAUTION: Eye protection must be worn when drilling rivets to reduce the chance of personal injury.

IMPORTANT: Cover the seat motors and cables in order to avoid metal shavings in the mechanism.
Drill out the rivets (2) retaining the heated seat module (1) to the seat cushion frame.
Remove the heated seat module (1).

Fig 4: Locating Heated Seat Module Rivets
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