Removal/Installation

Front Seat Removal/Installation

For some models: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.

NOTE
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Adjust the steering column to the full tilt up, and the full telescopic in position.




3. Slide the seat all the way forward, then remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back of both seat tracks.
4. Slide the seat to the rear, about halfway so you can access the seat mounting bolts. If equipped with an 8-way power seat, fully raise the seat.
5. If equipped with a side airbag, disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before removing the seat.




6. Remove the bolts securing the front seat (A).







7. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clip (A), and disconnect the seat belt switch connector (B) except on the 8-way power seat, the power seat harness connector (C) on the driver's and passenger's power seats, if equipped the seat heater connector (D) on 2-way power seat and passenger's manual seat the side airbag connector (E) on the driver's and passenger's seat, and the OPDS unit connector (F) on the passenger's seat.
8. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.
9. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply liquid thread lock to the front seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- If equipped with a side airbag, reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Reset the clock.
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
- Perform the power window control unit reset procedure.