Front Seat Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article), and the precautions and procedures (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article) before performing repairs or service.

1. For '02-04 models with side airbag: Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio preset buttons.
2. Slide the seat all the way forward to access the rear riser cover.
3. For '99-02 models: On the 8-way power seat, detach the side and center clips. On the manual seat and the manual height adjustable seat, detach both side clips. Then remove the rear riser cover (A).
   Fig 1: Removing Rear Riser Cover (1999-2002 Models)

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4. For '03-04 models driver's seat: Detach the clips, then remove the rear riser cover (A).
   Fig 2: Removing Rear Riser Cover (8-Way Power Seat - 2003-04 Models)

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   Fig 3: Removing Rear Riser Cover (Manual Height Adjustable Seat - 2003-04 Models)

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5. For '03-04 models passenger's seat: Release the tabs (A), and detach the clips, then remove the rear riser cover (B).
   Fig 4: Releasing Tabs (2003-04 Models)

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6. For '03-04 models passenger's seat: Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bracket from the front seat outer weight sensor .
7. Slide the seat about halfway to the rear to access the front riser cover. If equipped with an 8-way power seat, fully raise the seat.
8. For '99-02 models and '03-04 models driver's seat: Detach the clips, and remove the front riser cover (A) from both sides.
   Fig 5: Removing Front Riser Cover (2003-04 Models)

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9. For '03-04 models passenger's seat: Release the tabs (A), and detach the clips, then remove the front riser cover (B) from both sides.
   Fig 6: Releasing Tabs (2003-04 Models)

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10. For '02-04 models with side airbag: Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
11. Remove the bolts securing the front seat (A).
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts Securing Front Seat

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12. Lift up the front seat, then disconnect the seat harness connector (A) and detach the harness clip (B)
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (8-Way Power Seat - 1999-2001 models)

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    Fig 9: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (8-Way Power Seat - 2002 Model)

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    Fig 10: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (8-Way Power Seat - 2003-04 Models)

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    Fig 11: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Manual Height Adjustable Seat - 2001 Model)

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    Fig 12: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Manual Height Adjustable Seat - 2002 Model)

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    Fig 13: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Manual Height Adjustable Seat - 2003-04 Models With Side Airbag)

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    Fig 14: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Manual Seat - 1999-2002 Models Driver's Seat)

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    Fig 15: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Manual Seat - 2002 Model Passenger's Seat With Side Airbag - Without under seat storage Tray)

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    Fig 16: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Manual Seat - 2002 Model Passenger's Seat With Side Airbag - With Under Seat Storage Tray)

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    Fig 17: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Manual Seat - All 2003-04 Models Passenger's Seat)

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    Fig 18: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Manual Seat - 2003-04 Models Passenger's Seat Without Side Airbag)

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    Fig 19: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Manual Seat - 2003-04 Models Passenger's Seat With Side Airbag - Without Under Seat Storage Tray (With Seat Cushion Heater For Some Models))

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    Fig 20: Disconnecting Seat Harness Connector (Manual seat - 2003-04 Models Passenger's Seat With Side Airbag - With Under Seat Storage Tray (With Seat Cushion Heater For Some Models))

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13. For some '00-04 models: Disconnect the navigation unit connectors (A) and GPS antenna connector (B) from under the passenger's seat.
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Navigation Unit Connectors (Some 2000-04 Models)

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14. Remove the headrest.
15. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.
16. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Replace any damaged clips.
    • Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
    • Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
    • 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.
    • Push the cover clips into place securely.
    • For '02-04 models with side airbag: Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
    • For '02-04 models with side airbag: Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
    • For '02-04 models with side airbag: Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
    • For '02-04 models with side airbag: Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see AIRBAG RESTRAINTS SYSTEM article ).

Fig 22: Installing Seat In Reverse Order

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