Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the front seat assembly.

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

2. Remove the front seat shield outer cover.

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT SHIELD OUTER COVER ")

3. Remove the front seat shield inner cover.

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT SHIELD INNER COVER ")

4. Remove the front seat lower protector (A).
   Fig 1: Locating Front Seat Lower Protector

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5. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the airbag wiring (A).
   Fig 2: Locating Airbag Wiring With Mounting Screws

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6. Push the lock pin, remove the front seat headrest (A).
   Fig 3: Pushing Lock Pin

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7. Remove the front seat back board (A).
   1. Separate the upper back cover by pushing the lock pin in the direction of the arrow.
   2. Remove the front seat back cover by lifting in the direction.
      Fig 4: Removing Front Seat Back Board

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      Fig 5: Upper Back Cover Lock Pin

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8. Turn the front seat back cover inside out. Then pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching both side of the lower part of the guides, and remove them.
   Fig 6: Locating Headrest Guides

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   Fig 7: Pulling Out Headrest Guides

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9. Disconnect the front air ventilation duct (A).

   [Upper] 

   Fig 8: Locating Front Air Ventilation Duct - Upper

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   [Lower] 

   Fig 9: Locating Front Air Ventilation Duct - Lower

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10. Remove the protector (A) from the front seat back frame.
    Fig 10: Locating Front Seat Back Frame Protector

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11. After removing the Velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B) inside the front seat back cover, remove the seat back cover (C).
    CAUTION:

    • Be careful not to allow the sponge insert wire to separated in its place.
    Fig 11: Locating Velcro Tape, Hog-Ring Clips And Seat Back Cover

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12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Information 

    • Make sure that the connectors are connected completely
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
    • To prevent wrinkles, make sure that the cover (B) is stretched evenly before connecting the hog-ring clips (A).
    • Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).
      Fig 12: Replacing Hog-Ring Clips Using Special Tool (09880-4F000)

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