FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:


    • The nuts must not be reused.

    • Make sure that the front seat frame assembly with adjuster is not deformed. If it is, replace it with a new one.


    1. A0162LV

      Install the front seat side airbag assembly with 2 new nuts.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

    2. Engage the clamp.

    3. A0163C7

      Engage the clamp and install the front seat side airbag wire harness.

  2. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD


    1. Temporarily install the front seatback cover with pad to the front seat frame assembly with adjuster.

    2. A0161L0

      Install the front seatback cover bracket with the nut.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

      CAUTION:


      • For vehicles with side airbags, the seatback cover must be securely installed. Otherwise, the side airbags may not deploy properly.

      • Make sure that the strap is not twisted after installing the bracket.

      • Install the bracket securely.

    3. A0162MCE01

      Using hog ring pliers, install the seatback cover to the seat frame with 3 new hog rings.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the cover.

      • When installing the hog rings, avoid wrinkling the cover.

    4. Engage the 2 hooks.

    5. A01626P

      Using hog ring pliers, install the front seatback cover with pad to the seat frame with 10 new hog rings.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the cover.

      • When installing the hog rings, avoid wrinkling the cover.

  3. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK BOARD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01620HE01

      Engage the hooks and install the front seatback board cover sub-assembly.

    2. Using hog ring pliers, install a new hog ring to the seatback cover.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the cover.

      • When installing the hog rings, avoid wrinkling the cover.

  4. INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT


    1. A015ZM1

      Engage the 4 claws and install the 2 front seat headrest supports.

  5. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161R4

      Engage the 2 hooks and temporarily install the front seatback board sub-assembly.

    2. Engage the 2 claws.

    3. Install the front seatback board sub-assembly with the 2 screws.

  6. CONNECT FRONT SEATBACK BOARD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YNC

      Engage the 6 clamps.

    2. Connect the connector.

    3. A015ZYM

      Engage the 2 hooks and install the 2 rubber bands of the front seatback board cover sub-assembly to the seat frame.

  7. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. Place the front seat assembly in the cabin.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

    2. Connect the connectors under the seat.

    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Note

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

    4. Temporarily install the front seat assembly with the 4 bolts.

    5. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.

    6. A0161EEE01

      Tighten the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.

      Torque:
      37 N*m  { 377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the bolts in the order indicated in the illustration.

    7. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.

    8. A0162WME01

      Tighten the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.

      Torque:
      37 N*m  { 377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the bolts in the order indicated in the illustration.

  8. INSTALL REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. A015ZKS

      Engage the 2 claws and install the rear inner seat track bracket cover.

  9. INSTALL REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. A0160NB

      Engage the 2 claws and install the rear outer seat track bracket cover.

  10. INSTALL FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.

    2. A015Z4U

      Engage the 2 claws and install the front inner seat track bracket cover.

  11. INSTALL FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. A0163FR

      Engage the 2 claws and install the front outer seat track bracket cover.

  12. INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

  13. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

    Tech Tips

    Inspect the SRS warning light Click here.

  14. INSPECT FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. Check the power seat operation.

    2. Check the seat heater operation.


      1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

      2. Turn the seat heater switch on.

      3. Wait 5 minutes or more and confirm that the seat surface becomes warm.