Removal [12/2019 - 10/2021]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition 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.
- REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
- Remove the front seat headrest assembly from the front seat assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
- REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
- REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER
- REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
- REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
- Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the front seat assembly.
- Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.
- Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the front seat assembly.
- Operate the reclining power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.
- Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the center position.
- for Driver Side:
- Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the uppermost position.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
for HV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
for Gasoline Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
WARNING:Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 10/2021]
- Disconnect the front seat airbag assembly connector under the front seat assembly.NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
- Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA as shown in the illustration. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)
*a White Housing Lock *b Yellow CPA 
Slide in this Direction - Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.NOTE:
Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.
- Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA as shown in the illustration. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)
- Disconnect the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH connector under the front seat assembly. (for Front Passenger Side)NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
- Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp under the front seat assembly.
- Remove the front seat assembly.NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the front seat assembly.










