Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION 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

Fig 1: Locating Front Seat Cushion Assembly Fasteners
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Remove the front seat cushion assembly fasteners (1), at the rear of the seat cushion.
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).

Fig 2: Removing Front Seat Cushion Assembly Fasteners
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Lift the front seat cushion assembly (1) away from the seat riser assembly.
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: Identifying Lumbar Switch Assembly
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Remove the seat switch trim plate bezel.

Fig 4: Removing 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 Using Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
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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: Removing Switches And Bracket Assembly
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Using a flat bladed toll, release the lumbar switch from the mounting bracket.

Fig 7: Releasing Lumbar Switch From Mounting Bracket Using Flat Bladed Toll
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat switches.