Removal and Installation

FRONT SEAT


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

CAUTION:
When removing and installing, use shop cloths to protect parts from damage.
1. Remove the headrest.
2. Remove the front slide cover.





a. Front outer slide cover
- Slide the seat to the rear-most position.
- Pull up the front edge of the front outer slide cover to release the pawls.
- Slide the front outer slide cover forward to release the pawls.





b. Front inner slide cover
- Slide the seat to the rear-most position.
- Pull up the front edge of the front inner slide cover to release the pawls.
- Slide the front inner slide cover forward to release the pawls.
3. Remove the mounting bolts on the front side of the front seat.
4. Remove the rear slide cover.





a. Rear outer slide cover
- Slide the seat to the front-most position.
- Pull up the rear edge of the rear outer slide cover to release the pawls.
- Slide the rear outer slide cover to release the pawls.





b. Rear inner slide cover
- Slide the seat to the front-most position.
- Pull up the rear edge of the rear inner slide cover to release the pawls.
- Slide the rear inner slide cover rearward to release the pawls.
5. Remove the mounting bolts on the rear side of the front seat.
6. Set seatback in a standing position.
7. Disconnect harness connector under the seat and remove harness securing clips.

CAUTION:
Before removal, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and then wait for at least 3 minutes.
8. Remove seat from the vehicle.

CAUTION:
- When removing and installing, use shop cloths to protect parts from damage.
- When removing and installing, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Before installation, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and then wait for at least 3 minutes.
- Clamp the harness in position.

NOTE:
- After installing the front seat, perform additional service when removing battery negative terminal (automatic drive positioner model only). Refer to Special Repair Requirement.
- After installing the passenger seat, perform zero point reset. Refer to Special Repair Requirement.