2026-07-08

Trim and Foam Assembly - Driver's Seat (Remove and Install)

Correction code 13070101 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above 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.

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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  • 2026-06-24: Released new procedure.

Remove

  1. Remove the LH front seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove screws securing LH outboard side shield
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    2x screws, Located in front and back of inner trim
  3. Release LH outboard side shield
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    2x tabs, Lift up side shield to release from seat frame
  4. Disconnect LH front seat switch connectors
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    3x connectors, 3x clips, Remove side shield
  5. Remove screws securing RH outboard side shield
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    2x screws, Located in front and back of inner trim
  6. Release RH outboard side shield
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    2x tabs, Lift up side shield to release from seat frame
  7. Disconnect RH seat buckle connector
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    1x connector, 1x clip, Remove side shield
  8. Remove front of seat cushion soft trim from seat frame
  9. Remove inboard seat cushion soft trim from seat frame
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    1x J-clip, May need to start with a hook tool, Pull the clip away from the frame to release
  10. Remove outboard seat cushion soft trim from seat frame
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    1x J-clip, May need to start with a hook tool, Pull the clip away from the frame to release
  11. Release back cover from base of seat frame
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    2x J-clips
  12. Remove seat cushion soft trim under seat frame
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    3x J-clip, May need to start with a hook tool, Pull the clip away from the frame to release
  13. Disconnect occupancy sensorand driver TCU connector
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    2x connectors, 3x clips, Release clips to reposition the wiring harnesses through the seat base frame
  14. Remove the seat cushion trim and foam assembly from the seat base assembly
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    The hog ring clips do not get removed since the seat foam and trim are one assembly.

Install

  1. Install seat cushion trim and foam assembly to seat base assembly
  2. Connect occupancy sensorand driver TCU connector
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    3x connectors, 3x clips, Tilt seat back to reposition the wiring harnesses through the seat base frame
  3. Secure seat cushion soft trim under seat frame
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    3x J-clips
  4. Secure outboard seat cushion soft trim to seat frame
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    4x J-clips
  5. Secure inboard seat cushion soft trim to seat frame
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    4x J-clips
  6. Secure front of seat cushion soft trim to seat frame
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    1x J-clip
  7. Secure back cover to base of seat frame
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    2x J-clips
  8. Connect RH seat buckle connector
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    1x connector, 1x clip,
  9. Install RH outboard side shield
  10. Install screws securing RH outboard side shield
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    2x screws, Located in front and back of inner trim
  11. Connect LH front seat switch connectors
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    3x connectors, 3x clips, Remove side shield
  12. Install LH outboard side shield
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    2x tabs, Lift up side shield to release from seat frame
  13. Install screws securing LH outboard side shield
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    2x screws, Located in front and back of inner trim
  14. Install the LH front seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Install).