Removal and Installation
REMOVALHINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed are 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 prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER OUTER LH
a. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the bracket cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER INNER LH
a. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
a. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rear most position.
b. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
c. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the foremost position.
d. Remove the 3 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
e. 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.
f. Disconnect the connectors under the seat. Then remove the front seat.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
INSTALLATION
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
a. Place the seat in the cabin.
b. Connect the connectors under the seat.
c. Tighten the 5 bolts in the order indicated in the illustration.
Torque:40 N.m (408 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
2. INSPECT AND ADJUST SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTER LOCKS
a. Check that during sliding operation of the front seat, the left and right adjusters move together smoothly and lock simultaneously.
If the adjusters do not lock simultaneously, loosen the seat fixation bolts to adjust the adjuster's positions.
3. INSTALL SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER OUTER LH
a. Attach the 2 claws to install the bracket cover.
4. INSTALL SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER INNER LH
a. Attach the 3 claws to install the bracket cover.
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.
NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
7. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Check the SRS warning light.