Front Seat Removal and Installation

Front Seat: Removal and Installation

Removal

When removing or installing the seat trim, handle it carefully to keep dirt out and avoid damage.

CAUTION:

- Before removing the front seat, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least 3 minutes.
- 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 to deploy.
- Do not drop, tilt, or bump the side air bag module while installing the seat. Always handle it with care.
- After front side air bag module inflates, front seatback assembly must be replaced.
- Front passenger seat is equipped with an Occupant Classification System sensor and control module. Do not disassemble front passenger seat cushion assembly or remove the trim as this will affect the Occupant Classification System calibration.
- Always replace passenger seat cushion as an assembly.

1) Slide the seat until the four mount bolts are visible and a suitable tool can be inserted.

NOTE:
Set the front/rear cushion lifters to the top position.

2) Disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least 3 minutes.
3) Disconnect the side air bag module harness connector.
4) Remove the leg covers.
5) Remove the four front seat bolts.
6) Disconnect the power seat harness connectors and remove the seat from the vehicle.

NOTE:
When removing and installing the seat, use shop cloths to protect the vehicle from damage.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.