FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Seat Side Airbag) REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. Lift up the seat track handle sub-assembly LH and move the seat to the foremost position.

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      Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the inner seat track bracket cover.

  4. REMOVE OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER


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      Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the outer seat track bracket cover.

  5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the front seat headrest assembly.

  6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Lift up the seat track handle sub-assembly LH and move the seat to the rearmost position.

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    4. Lift up the seat track handle sub-assembly LH and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the reclining adjuster release handle LH and move the seatback to the upright position.

    5. Disconnect the connectors and detach the wire harness clamp from under the seat.

    6. Remove the front seat assembly from the vehicle.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.