FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION:


  • Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  • If the front seat side airbag assembly was deployed, replace the front seat side airbag assembly, front seat frame assembly with adjuster, separate type front seatback cover and separate type front seatback pad with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage Click here.

  • Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame and adjuster may injure your hands.


  1. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A01NDSY

      Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.

  2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NDWW

      Press the headrest support button and pull up the headrest as shown in the illustration to remove it.

  3. REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.

    2. A01NGZ5

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the front outer seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.

  4. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. A01NEOJ

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the front inner seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.

  5. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. A01NCT7

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear outer seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. A01NFYI

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear inner seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.

  7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the foremost position.

    2. A01NEID

      Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the front seat assembly.

    3. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.

    4. A01NH81

      Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the front seat assembly.

    5. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the uppermost position.

    6. Operate the reclining power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.

    7. When not removing the power seat slide motor assembly:


      1. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the center position.

    8. When removing the power seat slide motor assembly:


      1. Recline the front seat assembly to the position where the front seat cushion shield assembly screw can be removed.

      2. Remove the reclining power seat switch knob Click here.

      3. Remove the slide and vertical power seat switch knob Click here.

      4. Remove the front seat cushion shield assembly Click here.

      5. A01NHDL

        Temporarily install the front seat assembly with the 2 bolts.

      6. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch and move the front seat assembly to the foremost position.

      7. A01NF6I

        Remove the 2 nuts.

        Note

        Make sure that the front power seat assembly is in the foremost position before removing the 2 nuts, otherwise the left and right sides of the seat track rail may become misaligned.

      8. Clean the threads of the nuts with a piece of cloth.

      9. Clean the threaded part of the front seat adjuster sliding screws with a piece of cloth.

        A01NFRDE01
        Text in Illustration
        *a Threaded part of front seat adjuster sliding screw - -

        Note

        Do not contaminate the front seat assembly or interior parts with adhesive residue.

      10. A01NF6I

        Temporarily install the 2 nuts, tighten the nuts by hand until they contact the power seat slide motor assembly.

        Note


        • As the nuts will be removed in a later step. Do not tighten the nuts using a tool.

        • If a tool is used to tighten the nuts, the left and right sides of the seat track rail may become misaligned when removing the slide motor assembly, resulting in a malfunction of the slide function.

        Tech Tips

        If it is difficult to tighten the nuts by hand, clean the threads of the nuts or the threaded part of the front seat adjuster sliding screws again.

      11. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.

      12. A01NHDL

        Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the front seat assembly.

    9. w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      Note

      After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal
      Specification Waiting Time
      w/o Telematics transceiver 60 sec.
      w/ Telematics transceiver 120 sec.

    10. 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 Click here.

      Note

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

    11. Disconnect each connector under the front seat assembly.

    12. Remove the front seat assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the front seat assembly and vehicle body.

  8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector and clamp.

    2. A01NDP5

      Remove the nut and the front seat inner belt assembly.

  9. REMOVE RECLINING POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB


    1. A01NDGB

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the reclining power seat switch knob.

  10. REMOVE SLIDE AND VERTICAL POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB


    1. A01NGRT

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01NDHK

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and remove the slide and vertical power seat switch knob.

  11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFR1

      Disengage the 2 hooks and remove the 2 rubber bands of the front seatback board from the front seat frame.

    2. A01NHTE

      Remove the 5 screws.

    3. Disengage the claw and guide.

    4. Disconnect the connector from the front power seat lumbar switch.

    5. w/ Seat Cushion Front Edge Adjustment Function:


      1. A01NG4V

        Disengage the 2 clamps.

      2. Disconnect the connector from the seat variable cushion switch.

    6. Remove the front seat cushion shield assembly.

  12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD


    1. A01NGRF

      Remove the screw.

    2. Disengage the claw.

    3. A01NE98

      Separate the guide and remove the front seat cushion inner shield as shown in the illustration.

  13. REMOVE POWER SEAT SWITCH


    1. A01ND2C

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Disengage the guide.

    3. A01NEDR

      Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the power seat switch.

  14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD (w/o Seat Cushion Front Edge Adjustment Function)


    1. A01NDMT

      Disengage the 6 hooks.

    2. w/o Climate Control Seat System:


      1. A01NFJ9

        Disengage the 5 clamps.

    3. w/ Climate Control Seat System:


      1. A01NEUM

        Disconnect the 2 connectors.

      2. Disengage the 6 clamps.

    4. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

      A01NHS4

      for Front Passenger Side:


      1. A01NE0K

        Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the occupant detection sensor connector.

    5. Disengage each hook and remove the front seat cushion cover with pad.

  15. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD (w/ Seat Cushion Front Edge Adjustment Function)


    1. A01NDMT

      Disengage the 6 hooks.

    2. w/o Climate Control Seat System:


      1. A01NFJ9

        Disengage the 5 clamps.

    3. w/ Climate Control Seat System:


      1. A01NEUM

        Disconnect the 2 connectors.

      2. Disengage the 6 clamps.

    4. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

      A01NHS4

    5. for Front Passenger Side:


      1. A01NE0K

        Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the occupant detection sensor connector.

    6. Disengage each hook.

    7. A01ND0G

      Disengage the 4 hooks.

    8. A01NH63

      Remove the 2 hog rings.

    9. Remove the front seat cushion cover with pad.

  16. REMOVE TELEVISION BASE COVER CAP (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)


    1. A01NDLI

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and 3 guides, and remove the television base cover cap.

  17. REMOVE TELEVISION DISPLAY ASSEMBLY WITH COVER (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)


    1. A01NDQU

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 3 nuts and television display assembly.

  18. REMOVE NO. 2 TELEVISION BASE (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)


    1. A01NDNX

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. A01NF1B

      Using a clip remover, remove the 5 clips.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 2 television base.

  19. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NDDM

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01NFA3

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front seatback board sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  20. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK BOARD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NE5Q

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front seatback board cover sub-assembly.

  21. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT


    1. A01NG1Y

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 headrest supports.

  22. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD


    1. A01NHUH

      Disengage the 2 hooks.

    2. A01NDPB

      Remove the 5 hog rings.

    3. A01NDZU

      Disengage the 6 hooks as shown in the illustration.

    4. A01NDHG

      Remove the nut.

    5. Disengage the guide and remove the seatback cover bracket.

    6. Remove the front seatback cover with pad from the seatback frame.

  23. REMOVE FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFRI

      Disengage the 3 clamps to separate the wire harness.

    2. A01NDBN

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    3. A01NCOA

      Remove the 2 nuts and front seat side airbag assembly.

      CAUTION:


      • The nuts must not be reused.

      • Make sure that the front seat frame assembly with adjuster is not deformed. If it is, replace it with a new one.