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.
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.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
Remove the front seat headrest.
REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) to move the front seat assembly LH to the foremost position.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the rear outer seat track bracket cover LH.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the rear inner seat track bracket cover LH.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) to move the front seat assembly LH to the rearmost position.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front outer seat track bracket cover LH.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front inner seat track bracket cover LH.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
Disable the Autoaway/Return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.
Note
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the Autoaway/Return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.
Tech Tips
Performing the above operation causes the Autoaway/Return function to be disabled when the ignition switch is turned off.
Turn the ignition switch to ON. Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully retract and tilt up the steering column assembly.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) to move the front seat assembly LH to the foremost position.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) and move the front seat assembly LH to the center position, and operate the power seat switch (reclining switch) and move the seatback to the upright 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 Click here.
Disconnect the connectors under the front seat assembly LH.
Remove the front seat assembly LH from the vehicle.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.