REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for LHD)
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 2 clips, claw and 2 guides, and remove the cowl side trim board RH.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for RHD)
Remove the clip(A).
Disengage the clip, claw and 2 guides, and remove the cowl side trim board LH.
REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.
REMOVE NO. 3 FLOOR CARPET MOULDING
Using a screwdriver, turn the clip 90° counterclockwise to release the 2 locks, and remove the 2 No. 3 floor carpet mouldings.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT LEG COVER LH
Operate the slide power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.
Turn back the floor carpet.
Disengage the 6 claws and guide, and remove the front seat leg cover LH.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
Operate the slide power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.
Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and guide, and open the cover.
Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and guide, and open the cover.
Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
Operate the slide power seat switch knob and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the reclining power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.
Operate the front seat power seat switch assembly to fully raise the ottoman.
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 2 connectors.
Remove the front seat assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE RECLINING POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB
Using a moulding remover, remove the reclining power seat switch knob.
REMOVE SLIDE POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB
Using a moulding remover, remove the slide power seat switch knob as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Disengage the 2 hooks.
Remove the 3 screws.
Disengage the 8 claws and 2 guides.
Disengage the 2 clamps from the front seat cushion shield.
Disconnect the connector and remove the front seat cushion shield and No. 2 reclining adjuster inside cover LH.
REMOVE OTTOMAN SWITCH
Remove the 2 screws and the ottoman switch from the front seat cushion shield.