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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  4. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  5. Remove the front seat-back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
  6. Remove the front seat cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  7. Remove the front head restraints. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  8. Remove the front head restraints guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 1943568  Size: SH
  10. Remove the retainer (2) two places, attaching the lumbar support assembly (1) to the seat-back frame.

  11. Object Number: 1943569  Size: SH
  12. Depress the retaining tab (2) and from the inner side of the seat-back frame, rotate the lumbar support shaft (1) and withdraw from the seat-back frame.
  13. Repeat this procedure for the opposite side.

  14. Object Number: 1943574  Size: SH
  15. Disconnect the spring (1), two places, attaching the lumbar support assembly (2) to the head restraint frame.

  16. Object Number: 1943612  Size: SH
  17. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1) attached to seat back harness for power & memory.

  18. Object Number: 1943573  Size: SH
  19. Remove the lumbar support assembly (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1943573  Size: SH
  1. Install the lumbar support assembly (1) to the seat-back frame.

  2. Object Number: 1943612  Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connectors (1) attached to seat back harness for power & memory.

  4. Object Number: 1943574  Size: SH
  5. Connect the spring (1) two places, attaching the lumbar support assembly (2) to the head restraint frame.

  6. Object Number: 1943596  Size: SH
  7. Insert the lumbar support shaft (1) to the seat-back frame and rotate anti-clockwise until it locks in front of the retaining tab (2).

  8. Object Number: 1943568  Size: SH
  9. Install the lumbar support assembly (1) to seat-back frame retainers (2).
  10. Install the front seat cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  11. Install the front head restraints guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement .
  12. Install the front head restraints. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  13. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  14. Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  16. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  17. Test the seat for correct mechanical and electrical operation.