Removal
SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat): REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
* Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.
* If the side airbag was deployed, replace the front seatback assembly with a new one.
NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.
2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for Separate Type) Removal
3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal
4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD Removal
5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE OUTER SEAT TRACK COVER
(a) Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the foremost position.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the outer seat track cover.
8. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK COVER
(a) Disengage the claw and guide, remove the inner seat track cover.
9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
(b) Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
(d) Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the seatback to the upright position.
(e) w/ Vertical Adjuster:
(1) Lift up the vertical adjusting handle and move the seat to upright position.
(f) Disconnect each connector and clamp under the seat.
(g) Remove the front seat assembly.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.