Removal and Installation
Side Airbag Assembly:
REMOVAL
NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected and the ignition switch is at ON or ACC position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT
a. Remove the 4 seat track covers and 4 bolts.
b. Power adjuster type:
Disconnect the power seat and side airbag connector.
c. Manual adjuster type:
Disconnect the side airbag connector.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
d. Remove the front seat.
2. REMOVE HEADREST
3. REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER KNOB
4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Remove the 3 screws and front seat cushion shield.
5. Power Adjuster Type:
REMOVE INNER BELT
a. Remove the seat belt warning light connector clamp.
b. Remove the bolt and inner belt.
6. Power adjuster type:
REMOVE INNER FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Remove the 2 screws and inner front seat cushion shield
7. Manual adjuster type:
REMOVE INNER FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Remove the 2 screws and inner front seat cushion shield
8. Manual adjuster type:
REMOVE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the wire harness of the side airbag assembly.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and seat cushion assembly.
9. Power adjuster type:
REMOVE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the wire harness of the side airbag assembly.
b. Remove the wire harness of the power seat adjuster from the seat cushion assembly.
c. Remove the 4 bolts and seat cushion assembly.
10. REMOVE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
a. Disengage the hook of the seatback cover.
b. Remove the 3 hog rings.
c. Remove the 4 bolts and move the seatback assembly a little upward.
NOTE: Do not apply unnatural force to the airbag harness.
d. Power Adjuster Type:
Remove the screw and separate the LH reclining adjuster inside cover from the seat adjuster assembly.
e. Power adjuster type:
Remove the screw and LH reclining adjuster inside cover.
f. Separate the wire harness of the side airbag assembly from the LH reclining adjuster inside cover.
g. Remove the seatback assembly.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the airbag wire harness from the catching on the seat adjuster assembly.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
a. Temporarily install the seatback assembly.
b. Install the wire harness of the side airbag assembly to the LH reclining adjuster inside cover and install the cover to the seat adjuster.
c. Install the 4 bolts.
Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
NOTE:
- Make sure that the seatback assembly is installed with the specified torque.
- If the seatback assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the seatback assembly with a new one.
- When installing the seatback assembly, take care it is not pinched between other parts.
d. Install the 3 new hog rings as shown in the illustration.
e. Hang the hook of the seatback cover.
2. Manual adjuster type:
INSTALL SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
a. Install the seat cushion assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 21 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Install the wire harness of the side airbag assembly.
3. Power adjuster type:
INSTALL SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
a. Install the seat cushion assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 21 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Install the wire harness of the side airbag assembly
c. Install the wire harness of the power seat adjuster to the seat cushion assembly.
4. Manual adjuster type:
INSTALL INNER FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Install the inner front seat cushion shield with the 2 screws.
5. Power adjuster type:
INSTALL INNER FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Install the inner front seat cushion shield with the 2 screws.
6. Power adjuster type:
INSTALL INNER BELT
a. Install the inner belt with the bolt
Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
b. Install the seat belt warning light connector clamp.
7. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Install the front seat cushion shield with the 3 screws.
8. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER KNOBS
9. INSTALL HEADREST
10. INSTALL FRONT SEAT
NOTE: When mounting the seat to the vehicle, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
a. Power adjuster type:
Connect the side airbag connector and power seat connector.
b. Manual adjuster type:
Connect the side airbag connector.
c. Slide the front seat to the most front position.
NOTE: Make sure that seat adjuster locks.
d. Without holding the seat track handle, mount the seat to the vehicle.
HINT: If holding the seat track handle, the adjusted rearmost position slip off.
e. Tighten the bolts on the front side temporarily, from the bolt on the inner side tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
f. Slide the seat to the most front position to install the bolts on the rear side.
Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)