Removal and Installation
FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONWARNING: Handling the front seat (side air bag) improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the front seat.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.
3. Remove in the order indicated below.
1. Side air bag module connector (Vehicles with side air bag)
2. Buckle switch connector
3. Cover
4. Front seat
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Side Air Bag Module Connector Removal Note
1. Remove the connector from the seat cushion frame, then disconnect the side air bag module connector.
Side Air Bag Module Connector Installation Note
1. Be sure to pass the side air bag module connector (vehicle-side harness connector) under the slide connecting wire before connecting it to the harness connector of the side air bag module.
2. After connecting the connectors, secure them to the seat cushion frame.
Buckle Switch Connector Installation Note
1. Be sure to pass the harness connector of the buckle switch under the slide connecting wire before connecting it to the buckle switch connector (vehicle-side harness connector).