Front Seat Removal/Installation

Front Seat Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

Do the ODS unit initialization Programming and Relearning after front passenger's seat replacement.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning the work.

2. Remove the front seat track end covers (A) from the front of both seat tracks.






3. Slide the front seat forward fully.

4. Pull up the front seat track floor cover (A) to detach the clips (B, C) and to release the hooks (D) from the door sill trim (E), then remove the cover.






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






6. Lift up the front seat, then disconnect the seat belt buckle switch connector (A), the seat belt buckle tensioner connector (B), the side airbag connector (C), the seat position sensor connector (D) (driver's seat), and the ODS unit harness connector (E) (passenger's seat). Detach the harness clip (F).

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





7. Remove the head restraint.

8. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the door opening.

9. Install the front seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all the way back and tighten (1) and (2), then slide it forward and tighten (3) and (4).
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to the specified torque.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat