Removal/Installation

Front Seat Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.

NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- 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.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

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. Tilt the steering wheel all the way up and telescope it all the way in.




3. '04-06 models passenger's seat: Carefully insert the tip of a small screwdriver (A) through the hole in the back of the front seat belt lower anchor cover (B) and into the hole in the front seat belt lower anchor (C). Unlock the lower anchor by pushing in on the screwdriver. Remove the screwdriver, and then detach the front seat belt anchor plate (D) and anchor cover from the lower anchor.







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




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













8. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clip (A), and disconnect the connector.
- Seat belt switch connector (B) except on the 8-way power seat.
- Power seat harness connector (C) on the driver's and passenger's power seats.
- If equipped, the seat heater connector (D) on the 2-way power seat and passenger's manual seat.
- Side airbag connector (E) on the driver's and passenger's seat.
- OPDS/ODS unit connector (F) on the passenger's seat.
- '04-06 models, disconnect the seat position sensor subharness connector (G) on the driver's manual height adjustable seat and the 8-way power seat.
- Weight sensor unit connector (H) ('04-05 models), weight sensor connector (I) ('06 model) on the passenger's seat.

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







10. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the front seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- 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).
- Before attaching the lower anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belts.
- '04-06 models passenger's seat: The triangle marks (A) on the anchor plate (B) and the lower anchor (C) must face the same side. Insert the anchor plate into the lower anchor, and make sure that it is locked securely.
- 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.