PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
If the side airbag was deployed, replace the front seat assembly with a new one.
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.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD
Remove the clip.
Disengage the clip, claw and 2 guides, and remove the cowl side trim board RH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY
Disengage the claw, 6 clips and 3 guides, and remove the door scuff plate assembly RH.
REMOVE NO. 3 FLOOR CARPET MOULDING
Using a screwdriver, turn the clip 90° counterclockwise to release the lock, and remove the No. 3 floor carpet moulding.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT LEG COVER
Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the foremost position.
Turn back the floor carpet.
Disengage the 6 claws and the guide, and remove the front seat leg cover.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.
Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and the guide, and open the cover.
Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and the guide, and open the cover.
Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the seatback to the upright position.
Disconnect each connector.
Remove the front seat assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.