Removal

SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Removal

2. REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER

(a) Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the front outer seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.





3. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the front inner seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.





4. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER

(a) Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear outer seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.





5. REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear inner seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.





6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.





(b) Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.





(d) Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.

(1) w/ Navigation System:

NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

(e) Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal Removal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(f) Disconnect the connectors and seat wire from under the seat.

(g) Remove the front seat assembly as shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
* Make sure the center pillar does not contact the power seat switch knob.
* Make sure the seatback does not contact the shift lever knob.
* Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT
Remove the seat assembly through the door frame so that it passes under the steering wheel.