Removal and Installation

FRONT SEAT

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

CAUTION: The airbag system is fitted with a backup power source. If the airbag system is serviced within 20 seconds after the ground cable is disconnected, it may inflate.

2. While pressing the headrest lock button, remove the headrest.
3. Tilt forward the backrest.
4. Move the seat to full front end.

5. Remove the bolt cover at rear end of slide rail.

6. Remove the two bolts at rear side of seat rail.
7. Move the seat to full rear end.

8. Remove the two bolts at front side of seat rail.
9. Disconnect the connector under seat.
- Seat position sensor connector (Driver's seat)
- Seat belt buckle switch connector (Driver's seat)
- Occupant detection control module harness connector (Passenger's seat).
- Side airbag connector

- Seat heater connector (with seat heater)
10. Remove the front seat from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: After driver's seat installation, check that the seat position sensor LH operates normally using Subaru Select Monitor.

Front Seat:

Tightening torque: Nm (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 5.9 (0.60, 4.35)
T2: 10 (1.02, 7.38)
T3: 22 (2.24, 16.2)
T4: 30 (3.06, 22.1)
T5: 52 (5.30, 38.4)
T6: 53 (5.40, 39.1)