Removal

SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat):

REMOVAL

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
- Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Repair Instruction - Initialization).
- After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. REMOVE INNER FRONT SEAT TRACK COVER LH REAR
(a) Operate the seat track adjusting handle to move the seat to the foremost position.





(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the seat track cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





3. REMOVE OUTER FRONT SEAT TRACK COVER LH REAR
(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the seat track cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
(b) Operate the seat track adjusting handle to move the seat to the rearmost position.





(c) Remove the 2 bolts.
(d) Operate the seat track adjusting handle to move the seat to the center position.
(e) Disconnect the seat wire connectors under the seat.
(f) Remove the front seat.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.