FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat) REMOVAL

Note

Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. 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


    • w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK COVER


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

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      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK COVER


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      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER


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

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      Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER


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      Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts.

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

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    4. 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.

    5. Disconnect the connectors under the seat.

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