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 slide cover to release the pawls.
- Slide the front slide cover forward to release the pawls.

Triangle: Pawl






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

Triangle: Pawl

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.
- Open the front end of the rear outer slide cover to release the pawls.

Triangle: Pawl






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.

Triangle: Pawl

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 both battery cables, 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) .