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(4) Remove bolt attaching second row seat belt,
anchor to quarter on short wheel base vehicle.
(5)
Disengage hidden clips attaching trim to D-pillar.
(6) Remove D-pillar trim panel from D-pillar.
(7) Disconnect speaker wire connector, if equipped.
(8) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in trim panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(9) Remove D-pillar trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position D-pillar trim on vehicle.
(2) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in trim panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(3) Connect speaker wire connector to speaker, if
equipped.
(4) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in D-pillar.
(5) Engage hidden clips attaching trim to D-pillar.
(6) Install screws attaching trim panel to attach-
ing bracket on short wheel base vehicle.
(7) Install quarter trim bolster on short wheel base
vehicle.
(8) Install bolt to attach second row seat belt, if
equipped, anchor to quarter on short wheel base
vehicle. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39 N´m (29 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(9) Install second row seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.
(10) Install liftgate sill plate.
(11) Install rear header trim cover.
SECOND ROW FLOOR TUB
CARPET INSERT - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Move both front seats to the full forward posi-
tion.(2) Fold second row seats into the floor well.
(3) Remove rear carpet ring and cover from vehi-
cle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CARPET
RING AND COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove second row seat from vehicle. Repeat
operation for other side, if necessary.
(5) Remove second row floor tub insert(s) from
vehicle (Fig. 35).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place second row floor tub insert(s) into posi-
tion (Fig. 35).
(2) Place seat(s) into position and install seat.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLA-
TION). Repeat operation for other side, if necessary.
(3) Install rear carpet ring and cover position.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CARPET
RING AND COVER - INSTALLATION).
(4) Open second row seats into the upright posi-
tion.
(5) Move both front seats to the normal position.
SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage hidden clips holding sill plate to
sliding door opening sill.
(2) Disengage hooks holding outside edge of sill
plate to door sill (Fig. 36).
(3) Remove sill plate from vehicle.
Fig. 34 REAR VIEW MIRROR
1 - MIRROR
2 - WINDSHIELD
Fig. 35 SECOND ROW FLOOR TUB INSERT
1 - WELD STUDS
2 - RIGHT TUB INSERT
3 - SECOND ROW SEAT TUB
4 - LEFT TUB INSERT
23 - 98 INTERIORRS
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Place sill plate in position on vehicle.
(2) Engage hooks to hold outside edge of sill plate
to door sill.
(3) Align guide pins to holes in door sill.
(4) Engage hidden clips to hold sill plate to sliding
door opening sill.
(5) Engage interlock tabs at lower B-pillar and
quarter trim panel.
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL
All vehicles with driver and passenger side air
bags must have a colored coded five Bullet point air
bag warning label applied to the sun visor, verify
label availability and ensure the label is installed.
(1) Disengage sun visor from center support.
(2) Remove screws attaching sun visor to roof
header (Fig. 37).
(3) Remove sun visor from roof.
(4) If equipped, disconnect illuminated vanity mir-
ror wire connector from body harness.
(5) Remove sun visor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
All vehicles with driver and passenger side air
bags must have a colored coded five Bullet point air
bag warning label applied to the sun visor, verify
label availability and ensure the label is installed.
(1) Place sun visor in position on vehicle.
(2) Connect illuminated vanity mirror wire connec-
tor into body harness.
(3) Place sun visor in position on roof.
(4) Install screws to hold sun visor to roof header
(Fig. 37).
(5) Engage sun visor into center support.
SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage sun visor from support.
(2) Remove screw holding support to roof header
(Fig. 38).
(3) Remove sun visor support from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sun visor support in position on vehicle.
(2) Install screw holding support to roof header
(Fig. 38).
(3) Engage sun visor into support.
Fig. 36 SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE
1 - HOOKS
2 - SILL PLATE
3 - CLIPS
4 - SLIDING DOOR SILL
5 - CLIPS
Fig. 37 SUN VISOR
1 - HEADLINING
2 - SUN VISOR
Fig. 38 SUN VISOR SUPPORT
1 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
2 - SUN VISOR SUPPORT
3 - HEADLINING
RSINTERIOR23-99
SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE (Continued)

INTERIOR COLORS
INTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
COLOR CODEINTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
COLOR CODE
DARK KHAKI/LIGHT
GRAYSTONEJ1 MEDIUM SLATE
GRAYD5
KHAKI J3
BASE COAT/CLEARCOAT
FINISH
DESCRIPTION
On most vehicles a two-part paint application
(basecoat/clearcoat) is used. Color paint that is
applied to primer is called basecoat. The clearcoat
protects the basecoat from ultraviolet light and pro-
vides a durable high-gloss finish.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents on
painted surfaces. Damage to finish or color can result.
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION
Exterior vehicle body colors are identified on the
Body Code plate. (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHI-
CLE INFORMATION/BODY CODE PLATE -
DESCRIPTION). The paint code is also identified on
the Vehicle Safety Certification Label which is
located on the drivers door shut face. The first digit
of the paint code listed on the vehicle indicates the
sequence of application, i.e.: P = primary coat, Q =
secondary coat. The codes listed in the Color Code
Chart are used for manufacturing purposes.
PAINTED TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION
When a painted metal surface has been scratched
or chipped, it should be touched up as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use Mopart
Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch Up Paints and Clear Top
Coat. (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFOR-
MATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION).
WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SPRAYING PAINT
OR SOLVENTS IN A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
TOUCH UP PROCEDURE
(1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside
scratch or chip.
(2) Clean affected area with MopartTar/Road Oil
Remover, and allow to dry.
(3) Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat
of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good sur-
face finish. The applicator brush should be wet
enough to puddle-fill the scratch or chip without run-
ning. Do not stroke brush applicator on body surface.
Allow the filler/primer to dry hard.
(4) Cover the filler/primer with color touch up
paint. Do not overlap touch up color onto the original
color coat around the scratch or chip. Butt the new
color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke
applicator brush on body surface. Allow touch up
paint to dry hard.
(5) On vehicles without clearcoat, the touch up
color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and
polished with rubbing compound.
(6) On vehicles with clearcoat, apply clear top coat
to touch up paint with the same technique as
described in Step 4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard.
If desired, Step 5 can be performed on clear top coat.
WARNING: AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT
WITH PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL ± BASED CLEAN-
ING SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING &
POLISHING
DESCRIPTION
Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in
clearcoat or single-stage finishes can be reduced with
light finesse sanding, hand buffing, and polishing.If
the finish has been finesse sanded in the past,
it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding opera-
tion should be performed by a trained automo-
tive paint technician.
CAUTION: Do not remove clearcoat finish, if
equipped. Basecoat paint must retain clearcoat for
durability.
RSPAINT23 - 101
PAINT (Continued)

SEAT BACK COVER/FOAM - THIRD ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................155
INSTALLATION........................156
SEAT BACK FRAME - THIRD ROW - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................156
INSTALLATION........................157
SEAT BELT CENTER LAP BELT - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................157
INSTALLATION........................157
SEAT BACK PANEL - THIRD ROW -FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................158
INSTALLATION........................158SEAT BACKSTOW STRAP - THIRD ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................158
INSTALLATION........................158
SEAT CUSHION COVER/FOAM - THIRD ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................159
INSTALLATION........................159
SIDE SHIELD CUP HOLDER - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................160
INSTALLATION........................160
SEAT RECLINER/FOLD FORWARD
MECHANISM -THIRD ROW -FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................160
INSTALLATION........................160
CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH
SEAT
REMOVAL
(1) Close child restraint seat.
(2) Remove seat back cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove screws attaching child restraint seat
module hinges to seat back frame lower rail (Fig. 1).
(4) Return seat back to upright position.
(5) Disengage push in fasteners attaching upper
bolster to child restraint seat module (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove screws attaching top of module to seat
back frame upper rail (Fig. 3).
(7) Remove child restraint seat module from seat
back (Fig. 4).
Fig. 1 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT LOWER HINGE
1 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
2 - LOWER HINGE
Fig. 2 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT UPPER BOLSTER
1 - UPPER BOLSTER
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
3 - PUSH-IN FASTENER
Fig. 3 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT UPPER SCREWS
1 - UPPER BOLSTER
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
23 - 104 SEATSRS

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
(1) Place child restraint seat module in position on
seat back (Fig. 4).
(2) Position seat back hinge interlock lever over
the top of the outboard child restraint seat hinge
(Fig. 5).
(3) Install screws attaching child restraint seat
module hinges to seat back frame lower rail (Fig. 1).
(4) Install screws attaching top of module to seat
back frame upper rail (Fig. 3). Tighten nuts to 7 N´m
(62 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install push in fasteners attaching upper bol-
ster to child restraint seat module (Fig. 2).(6) Return seat back to folded position.
(7) Install seat back cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER - INSTALLATION).
(8) Check belt for smooth operation and verify
interlock operation. Recliner should not operate with
child seat deployed.
SYNCHRONIZING CABLE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Bench seats equipped with child restraint
seats have an interlock feature that will not allow
the seat back to fold forward with the child seat
open.
If the seat back hinges do not release at the same
time the synchronizing cable must be adjusted.
(1) Remove seat from vehicle. Refer to Owner's
Manual for proper procedures.
(2) Disengage cable from the recline mechanism by
pulling the cable end toward the front of the seat
(Fig. 6).
(3) Pull U-shaped locking tab on self-adjusting
mehcanism to disengage auto-adjust feature.
(4) Reattach self-adjusting mechanism, pulling
against spring load to tighten cable.
(5) Press locking tab onto the adjusting mecha-
nism to lock into place.
Fig. 4 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
1 - 1ST REAR SEAT BACK
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
3 - SEAT BACK HINGE INTERLOCK LEVER
Fig. 5 INTERLOCK LEVER
1 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT HINGE
2 - SEAT BACK HINGE INTERLOCK LEVER
3 - 1ST REAR SEAT BACK
4 - SEAT BACK FRAME RAIL
RSSEATS23 - 105
CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH SEAT (Continued)

If any of the remaining OCS components of the
passenger side front seat cushion require replace-
ment, they are serviced only as a factory-calibrated,
assembled, and tamper-evident service replacement
package. This package includes the assembled frame,
springs, pad, bladder, sensor, foam, wiring and a cal-
ibrated OCM. When installing this package, always
replace all of the existing components with the new
components as a unit. Do not attempt to separate or
disconnect any of the new OCS components con-
tained in the service replacement package from each
other, and do not attempt to reuse any of the
replaced components in this or any other vehicle.
Once any of the original factory-installed compo-
nents except the OCM have been replaced with the
service replacement package components, the OCM
can only be serviced by replacing the entire passen-
ger side front seat cushion unit with another com-
plete service replacement package. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - FRONT -
REMOVAL).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES
FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECTANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(1) Remove access winch cover (spare tire) plug
(Fig. 14).
(2) Lower spare tire approximately 18 inches
before raising vehicle to access the nuts.
(3) From under vehicle, remove nuts attaching
front seat risers to the floor.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Remove seat and riser from floor (Fig. 15).
(6) Tip seat rearward and disconnect wire connec-
tors from body harness, if equipped.
(7) Remove seat from vehicle.
Fig. 14 ACCESS TO WINCH
1 - WINCH PLUG
2 - ACCESS HOLE TO WINCH
RSSEATS23 - 109
FRONT SEAT (Continued)

INSTALLATION
A non-calibrated Occupant Classification Module
(OCM) is the only component of the Occupant Clas-
sification System (OCS) that is available for separate
service replacement, as outlined in the procedures
that follow. The OCS components of the passenger
side front seat cushion including the cushion frame,
springs, pad, occupant detection bladder, pressure
sensor, seat cushion foam and the OCM are a factory-
calibrated and assembled unit. Once this unit is con-
nected to a vehicle electrically, the calibration
settings are uploaded from the OCM and stored in
the memory of the Airbag Control Module (ACM). If
only the OCM is subsequently replaced, the new,
non-calibrated OCM learns the proper calibration
settings from the ACM after it is connected to the
vehicle electrically.
If any of the remaining OCS components of the
passenger side front seat cushion require replace-
ment, they are serviced only as a factory-calibrated,
assembled, and tamper-evident service replacement
package. This package includes the assembled frame,
springs, pad, bladder, sensor, foam, wiring and a cal-
ibrated OCM. When installing this package, always
replace all of the existing components with the new
components as a unit. Do not attempt to separate or
disconnect any of the new OCS components con-
tained in the service replacement package from each
other, and do not attempt to reuse any of the
replaced components in this or any other vehicle.
Once any of the original factory-installed compo-
nents except the OCM have been replaced with the
service replacement package components, the OCM
can only be serviced by replacing the entire passen-
ger side front seat cushion unit with another com-plete service replacement package. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - FRONT -
REMOVAL).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH,
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE
THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT
TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAG-
NOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY
TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAU-
TIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECT
ANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(1) Place seat into position (Fig. 15).
(2) Tip seat rearward and connect wire connectors
to body harness, if equipped.
(3) Place seat riser studs into openings in the floor.
(4) From under vehicle, install nuts attaching
front seat risers to the floor. Tighten nuts to 88 N´m
(65 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Crank winch to raise spare tire into position,
and install winch plug (Fig. 14).
Fig. 15 FRONT SEAT
1 - FRONT SEAT
2 - CONNECTORS
3 - B-PILLAR
23 - 110 SEATSRS
FRONT SEAT (Continued)

FRONT SEAT BACK
REMOVAL
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES
FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECT
ANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(1) Remove head rest sleeves. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/HEADREST SLEEVE - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the armrest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/ARMREST - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the seat back recliner lever.
(4) Remove the lumbar adjustment lever.(5) Remove both seat cushion side covers. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/FRONT SEAT CUSHION SIDE
COVER - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove nut attaching the recliner to the seat
back frame (Fig. 16).
(7) Remove both pivot bolts and remove seat back
from recliner.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES
FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
Fig. 16 FRONT SEAT BACK
RSSEATS23 - 111

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECT
ANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(1) Place seat back into position.
(2) Install both pivot bolts attaching seat back
frame to seat track (Fig. 16). Tighten bolts to 48 N´m
(35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install nut attaching the recliner to the seat
back frame. Tighten nut to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Install both seat cushion side covers. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/FRONT SEAT CUSHION SIDE
COVER - INSTALLATION).
(5) Install the lumbar adjustment lever.
(6) Install the seat back recliner lever.
(7) Install the armrest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/ARMREST - INSTALLATION).
(8) Install headrest sleeves. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/HEADREST SLEEVE - INSTALLATION).
FRONT SEAT BACK ASSIST
STRAP
REMOVAL
(1) Using a small screw driver, pry screw plugs
from ends of assist strap (Fig. 17).
(2) Remove screws attaching assist strap to seat
back.
(3) Remove assist strap from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place assist strap in position on vehicle.(2) Install screws attaching assist strap to seat
back. Tighten screws to 7.0 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(3) Insert screw plugs into ends of assist strap
(Fig. 17).
FRONT SEAT BACK PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws (Fig. 18).
(2) Tip the top of the panel away from the seat
back and lift off the hooks at the bottom to remove.
Fig. 17 FRONT SEAT BACK ASSIST STRAP
1 - ASSIST STRAP
2 - SCREW PLUG
3 - SEAT BACK
Fig. 18 FRONT SEAT BACK PANEL - TYPICAL
1 - SCREWS
2 - SEAT BACK PANEL
3 - SEAT BACK
23 - 112 SEATSRS
FRONT SEAT BACK (Continued)

(3) Remove lumbar handle (Fig. 22).(4) Remove the seat back panel (Fig. 23). (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK - REMOVAL).
(5) Release seat back cover hook and loop strip
(Fig. 24).
Fig. 21 FRONT SEAT ARMREST BOLT
1 - ARMREST BOLT
Fig. 22 LUMBAR HANDLE
1 - LUMBAR HANDLE
2 - ATTACHING SCREW
Fig. 23 FRONT SEAT BACK PANEL
1 - ATTACHING SCREWS
Fig. 24 FRONT SEAT BACK COVER
1 - HOOD AND LOOP STRIP
23 - 114 SEATSRS
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER (Continued)