FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power 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. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK COVER


    1. Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) to 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.

  2. 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.

  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER


    1. Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) to 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.

  4. 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.

  5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) and move the seat to the center position, operate the power seat switch (reclining switch) and move the seatback to the upright position, and operate the power seat switch (front vertical switch) and move the seat to the uppermost position.

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    4. 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


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

    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 power seat switch knob does not contact the center pillar.

      • 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.