PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
If the side airbag has deployed, replace the front seat airbag assembly and front seatback spring assembly with a new one.
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front outer seat track bracket cover.
REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front inner seat track bracket cover.
REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear outer seat track bracket cover.
REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
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 seat to the uppermost position.
Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the seat to the center position.
Operate the reclining power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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.
Disconnect the connectors under the front seat assembly.
Remove the front seat assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.