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Driver Seat Module (DSM): Removal

  1. Power steering column to fully forward position. (Driver side only)
  2. Power seat to fully forward and upward position.
  3. WARNING: FOLLOWING DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY A PERIOD OF AT LEAST ONE MINUTE MUST BE ALLOWED TO ELAPSE BEFORE WORKING ON A FRONT SEAT WITH A SIDE AIRBAG FITTED.
  4. Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from battery terminal. Refer to BATTERY GROUND CABLE .
  5. Slacken and remove seat rear securing bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Seat Rear Securing Bolts
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  6. Slacken and remove seat front securing bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Seat Front Securing Bolts
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  7. With assistance and exercising care to avoid tensioning harness, tilt seat backwards and support for access.
  8. Slacken and remove module mounting bracket to seat frame securing screw.
    Fig 3: Removing Module Mounting Bracket To Seat Frame Securing Screw
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  9. Position module/mounting bracket assembly for access and slacken and remove module to bracket securing screws.
    Fig 4: Removing Module To Bracket Securing Screws
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  10. Remove seat control module.
    • Disconnect harness multiplugs from module. (1)
    • Withdraw module from seat. (2)
      Fig 5: Removing Seat Control Module
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