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Driver Seat, Bringing Into Service Position






Driver Seat, Bringing Into Service Position

Service Position, Implementing

- Remove rear seat track covers from driver seat. Refer to => [ Seat Rail Covers ] Seat Rail Covers.

- Move seat as far back and up as possible.

Remove front trim - A - under driver seat as follows






To avoid damaging front trim - A -, trim catches (locking tabs - B -, - C - and - D -) are shown in illustration.

- Carefully raise trim - A - in locking tab area "B" () - direction of arrow -.






- Then press trim - A - in front area down and at the same time, pull it forward - direction of arrow -. In this way, release locking tabs "C" and "D" ().






- Unclip covers - 1 - and - 2 -.






- Remove driver side console screws - arrows -.






- Move seat forward.

- Fold driver seat console together with seat back. Unclip electrical wiring cord grip from seat.


Ensure seat remains in service position and does not tip forward unintentionally.

Do not disconnect electrical wires.

Service Position, Resetting

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Driver seat console screws are micro-encapsulated and must be replaced each time they are removed.

Before installing the new screws, the threads of the corresponding nuts must be cleaned.

If cover clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in cover.

Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

- When repositioning driver seat with console, clip electrical wiring cable grip onto seat.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ (Item 1) Screw, Self-Locking ] Driver Seat Bracket Overview.