Removal and Installation

FRONT SEAT

DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdrivers, tools, etc.) on the seat during seat repair. It can lead to personal injury if the side air bag module should accidentally deploy.

CAUTION:
- When removing or installing the seat trim, handle it carefully to keep dirt out and to avoid damage.
- When checking the power seat circuit for continuity using a circuit tester, do not confuse its connector with the side air bag module connector. Such an error may cause the air bag module to deploy.
- Do not drop, tilt, or bump the side air bag module while installing the seat. Always handle it with care.
- After the front side air bag module inflates, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.
- When removing and installing the seat, use shop cloths to protect components from damage.
- Before removing the front seat, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least three minutes.
1.Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals and wait at least three minutes. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Replacement.
2.Slide the seat to the full forward position.
3.Remove the two rear seat bolts.
4.Slide the seat to the full rearward position.
5.Remove the two front seat bolts.
6.Tilt the seat rearward to disconnect the harness connectors from the seat and remove.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Make sure that the seat harness or the floor trim is not damaged during installation.
NOTE:





- When installing the LH front seat, tighten the bolts in the order shown.
LH front seat bolt torque: 40 Nm (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)