FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front seat assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Replacement Part or Procedure	Necessary Procedures	Effects/Inoperative when not Performed	Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal	Memorize steering angle neutral point	LKA /LDA system	Click here
		Pre-crash safety system
		Lighting system (EXT) Cornering lights
		Adaptive high beam system
		Parking Assist Monitor System (w/ Parallel Parking Assist Function)	Click here
		Parking Assist Monitor System (w/o Parallel Parking Assist Function)	Click here
		Panoramic view monitor system	Click here
	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 15 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system	Click here
	Initialize back door lock	Power door lock control system	Click here
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system	Click here
w/ occupant classification system Occupant detection ECU Front passenger seat	Zero point calibration (Occupant classification system)	Occupant classification system Passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator Airbag system (Front passenger side) Seat belt warning system (Front passenger)	Click here
Position control ECU and switch assembly (driver seat) Front seatback frame sub-assembly (driver seat) Front seat adjuster assembly (driver seat) Position control ECU and switch assembly (front passenger seat) Front seatback frame sub-assembly (front passenger seat) Front seat adjuster assembly (front passenger seat)	Initialize position control ECU	Front Power Seat Control System (w/ Memory)	Click here

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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

Note

for Standard Seat Type:

If the front seat airbag assembly has been deployed, replace the front seat airbag assembly, front seatback frame sub-assembly, separate type front seatback pad and separate type front seatback cover with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.
If the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH has been deployed, replace the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH, front seat adjuster assembly, separate type front seat cushion pad and separate type front seat cushion cover with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.

for Sports Seat Type:

If the front seat airbag assembly has been deployed, replace the front seat airbag assembly, front seatback frame sub-assembly and front seatback pad with cover with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.
If the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH has been deployed, replace the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH, front seat adjuster assembly and front seat cushion pad with cover with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

Note

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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REMOVE TELEVISION DISPLAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)

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REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the front seat headrest assembly from the front seat assembly.
REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
1. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.
2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front outer seat track bracket cover.
REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front inner seat track bracket cover.
REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
1. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the foremost position.
2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear outer seat track bracket cover.
REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear inner seat track bracket cover.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the front seat assembly.
Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.
Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the front seat assembly.
Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the center position.
Operate the reclining power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.
Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the uppermost position.
w/ Variable Seat Cushion System:
1. Operate the seat variable cushion switch and raise the leg rest part of the seat cushion to the uppermost position.
Disconnect the cable from the 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.

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Disconnect the front seat airbag assembly connector under the front seat assembly.

Note

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

*a	White Housing Lock
*b	Yellow CPA
	Slide

Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

Note

Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp under the front seat assembly.
Remove the front seat assembly.

Note

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.