FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY(for Manual Seat) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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.

PROCEDURE


  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 FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, push the headrest support lock to release the lock and remove the front seat headrest assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK COVER


    1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly to the foremost position.

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      Detach the 2 claws and remove the front seat rear inner track cover.

  5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK COVER


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      Detach the 2 claws and remove the front seat rear outer track cover.

  6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.

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      Detach the 4 claws and remove the front seat inner track bracket cover.

  7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER


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      Detach the 4 claws and remove the front seat outer track bracket cover.

  8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly to the foremost position.

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

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

    5. Disconnect the connectors under the front seat assembly.

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      Remove the front seat assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Make sure the seatback does not contact the shift lever knob.

      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the front seat assembly through the door frame so that it passes under the steering wheel.