CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.
Note
Always use "TORX" socket wrench E10 when removing the front seat.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
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.
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.
REMOVE SEAT TRACK OUTER COVER
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE SEAT COVER STRAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (for GRMN)
REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE
REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER (except GRMN)
REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD (except GRMN)
REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR) (for GRMN)
Disengage the guide to remove the connector.
Disengage the 5 hooks.
Disengage the 2 hooks to remove the separate type front seat cushion cover with pad (occupant detection sensor).
REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION PAD (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR) (except GRMN)
Disengage the 15 hooks and remove the separate type front seat cushion cover from the separate type front seat cushion pad (occupant detection sensor).