Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1418

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SEAT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT SEAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FRONT SEAT BACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SEAT SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION
Seat modules are made up of a seat frame, seat
cushion, seat back cushion, a covering material, and
the electrical components used for power operation, if
equipped. Some seat systems also contain seat belt
components and supplemental restraint systems.
Some seats also have heater elements. The element
is an integral part of the seat cover and serviced as a
heated seat cover. Refer to Heated Seat for test pro-
cedures, and electrical components.
OPERATION
Seat assemblies transport the occupants in comfort
and safety. Seat assemblies also help position occu-
pants correctly in the event of airbag deployment.
Seat cushions, coverings, and electrical components
are serviceable. Refer to the appropriate procedure
for service.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT SEAT
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE SEAT THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. FAILURE
TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-
MENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY. REFER TO RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR
SERVICE PROCEDURES.
REMOVAL
(1) Move seat to forward position.
(2) Remove bolts attaching rear of the seat track.
SEATS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FRONT SEAT CUSHION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
REAR SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
REAR SEAT BACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
REAR SEAT BACK COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
REAR SEAT CUSHION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
REAR SEAT PIVOT BEZEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
(3) Move seat to rearward position.
(4) Remove bolts attaching front of seat track to
floor (Fig. 1).
(5) Disengage electrical connectors, if equipped.
(6) Remove seat from vehicle.
1 – FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
2 – FRONT SEAT RISER
INSTALLATION
(1) Place seat into position in vehicle. Do not use
the head restraint, side shield, recliner handle, or the
adjuster lift bar to move the seat (Fig. 1).
(2) Engage electrical connectors, if equipped.
(3) Install bolts attaching seat track to floor cross-
member. Tighten front seat bolt to 55 N·m (40 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(4) Install rear seat track attaching bolts. Tighten
rear seat bolts to 55 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
BODY
Fig. 1 Front Seat
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