2026-08-11

Trim - Cushion - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1307010092 FRT 0.60 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2026-08-11: Updated the steps for completely removing the seat to steps for tilting the seat.
Equipment:
  • 1082477-03-A - Needle Nose Pliers
  • 1501599-00-A - Pliers, Hog Ring
Warning
Seat base edges are sharp and can cause personal injury. Wear cut resistant gloves when removing the seat from the vehicle, and while performing procedures that involve work on or near the seat base.

Remove

  1. Open the LH doors and lower the LH windows.
  2. On the touchscreen, tap the vehicle icon at the bottom left corner, then tap Controls > Steering Wheel, and use the left steering wheel roller to adjust the steering column to the highest and most inward position.
  3. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove and discard the bolts (x4) that secure the driver seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Release the clips that attach the LH front seat harness to the sill trim.
  7. Pull the LH front seat harness from under the LH front cabin carpet.
  8. Use cloth to cover the center console and the rear seat to prevent damage.
  9. Tilt the LH front seat backward.
  10. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
    Note
    It is not necessary to remove the seat cushion button switch, the recliner button switch and the 8 way switch.
  11. Unhook the clips (x2) that attach the lower section of the seat back cover and move the seat back flap away from the working area.
  12. Disconnect the seat back heater connector, and then separate the heater connector from the seat underside.
  13. Disconnect the seat pad heater connector, and then separate the connector from the seat underside..
  14. Disconnect the LH front seat occupancy sensor connector and set the harness aside.
  15. Disconnect the seat occupancy sensor connector, and then release the clip that attaches the sensor to the seat underside.
  16. Release the clips (x2) that attach the seat cushion to the seat suspension.
  17. Remove the front retaining clip that attaches the front side of the seat trim to the frame.
  18. Remove the inboard retaining clip that attaches the front of the inboard side shield to the frame.
    Note
    May need to start with a hook tool. Pull the clip away from the frame to release.
  19. Remove the cushion pad assembly from the seat frame assembly.
    Note
    Lift the cushion straight off. Ensure the heating pad and seat occupied sensor harnesses are clear of the seat frame.
  20. Release the strap that attaches the seat cushion cover to the foam pad.
  21. Remove the Velcro strips (x4) and hog rings (x8) that attach the seat cushion cover to the foam pad, and then remove the cover from the foam pad.
    CAUTION
    Be cautious while releasing the Velcro strips to avoid any damage on the foam pad. During removal, press the foam-side Velcro with fingers and remove it gradually to prevent the Velcro from separating from the foam.
    Note
    Use 1082477-03-A to help remove the hog rings.

Install

  1. Install the Velcro strips (x4) and hog rings (x8) that attach the seat cushion cover onto the seat cushion foam pad.
    Note
    Massage the Velcro to make sure the cover and the foam pad are perfectly fit.
  2. Attach the strap that attaches the seat cushion cover to the foam pad.
  3. Place the cushion pad assembly onto the seat cushion frame.
    Note
    Insert the rear of the seat cushion to the seat bottom frame, ensuring the rear portion of foam is seated over the rear seat cushion rail. Make sure that the wiring harness are routed through the back of seat frame.
  4. Maneuver the seat to gain access to the underside.
  5. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the seat cushion to the seat suspension.
  6. Install the inboard retaining clip that attaches the front of the inboard side shield to the frame.
    Note
    Fold the clip over towards the frame. The open end should engage the seat frame. Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame.
  7. Install the front retaining clip that attaches the front side of the seat trim to the frame.
    Note
    Fold the clip over towards the frame. The open end should engage the seat frame. Line up one end of the clip strip opening with the seat frame and press down until the clip is fully seated onto the frame.
  8. Install the seat occupied sensor to the seat underside, and then fasten the clip that attaches the sensor to the seat underside.
  9. Connect the electrical wiring harness to the seat occupied sensor connector.
  10. Fasten the clip that attaches the seat pad heater connector to the seat underside, and then connect the electrical wiring harness to the seat pad heater connector.
  11. Fasten the clip that attaches the seat back heater connector to the seat underside, and then connect the electrical wiring harness to the seat back heater connector.
  12. Attach the clips (x2) that attach the lower section of the seat back cover to the seat suspension..
  13. Install the driver seat outboard side shield. See Side Shield - Outboard - LH (Remove and Replace).
    Note
    It is not necessary to install the seat cushion button switch, the recliner button switch and the 8 way switch.
  14. Position the driver seat assembly in the upright position.
  15. Remove the protection cloth.
  16. Install the LH front seat harness under the LH front cabin carpet.
  17. Position the 1st row LH seat harness in the sill trim harness guide, and then install the clips that attach the harness to the harness guide.
  18. Install new bolts (x4) that secure the driver seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  21. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  22. Move the steering wheel to its original position.
  23. Raise the LH windows and close the LH doors.